April 9th background

April 9th

A group of brave Danish soldiers took to their bicycles in April 1940, determined to slow down the German invasion by pedaling from Southern Jutland to the northern regions.

On April 9th, 1940, the Danish army springs into action as Germany invades Denmark, prompting a desperate battle in Southern Jutland. A small band of Danish bicycle and motorcycle companies, led by Second Lieutenant Sand, bravely holds off the enemy's advance, fighting for hours until reinforcements arrive.

Watch Now

Streaming in:

Romania

  • BrazilBrazil
  • CanadaCanada
  • RomaniaRomania
  • SpainSpain
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom
  • United StatesUnited States

Info about April 9th

Studio(s): Det Danske Filminstitut, TV 2

Originally Released: United States, Mar 12, 2015

Production Country: Denmark

Genres:Drama, War, History