1969 · 0h 25m · Documentary, Drama
Genres: Documentary, Drama

Scharnhorst, who said that the army should march at the forefront of progress, is one of the NVA's role models. The film uses historical material to cover the years 1806 to 1813, the Battle of Jena and Auerstädt and the Battle of Leipzig.
Director: Heinz Fischer
Writers: Heinz Fischer, Heinz Kamnitzer
Music by: Martin Hattwig
Cinematography: Jochen Hoffmann
Editor: Eva Schwinietzki