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Staff Sergeant Don 'Wardaddy' Collier is a hardened tank commander leading his crew through the final bloody days of WWII in Nazi Germany. Having fought from Africa to Europe, he balances ruthless combat efficiency with a fierce determination to keep his men alive, all while battling his own inner demons from a tragic past.

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