In late 1944 the United States Army and our allies were sweeping across Europe pushing the German Army into a massive retreat. But as the Germans began the defense of the Fatherland they prepared for an all out fight to the death. Norbert Gubbels, a nineteen year old Private was thrown into this fierce battle as a "replacement" soldier. Within days he was being pushed to human limits and beyond under harsh winter conditions and horrific enemy fire...