Against The Odds

2014 • American Heroes Channel
4.6
30 reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
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Season 2 episodes (6)

1 Fighting Fox: Road to Hell
2/15/16
The paratroopers of Fighting Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment fought and died from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Their sheer determination against the enemy was matched only by their devotion to one another.
2 The Death Ridges of Peleliu
2/22/16
The First Marine Division forged a ferocious struggle with the Japanese at Peleliu. It would take 74 days and cost 10,000 American lives but the blood and courage of this small band of heroes would ultimately break the back of the enemy.
3 The Magnificent Bastards of Dai Do
2/29/16
The noble warriors of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines face down an overwhelming North Vietnamese Army in Dai Do and rescue their fellow Marines. Tattered, torn and depleted the men of Echo Company repeatedly deny the enemy its victory.
4 46 Days of Hell in Fallujah
3/7/16
Charlie Company of the 1st Cavalry Division wanders into an NVA stronghold. A blistering attack leaves supplies low, casualties mounting and the enemy circle tightening. Team Alpha hearing the distress calls, volunteers to try the difficult rescue.
5 The Untold Story of the Rescue at Dogshead
3/14/16
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, helped lead the charge into Iraq's most dangerous city in 2004. Battling in the bloodiest, most sustained house-to-house urban combat American soldiers had seen since Vietnam would prove costly for the men.
6 The Untold Story of the Battle of Mortain
3/21/16
Hitler said, "The coming battle would be the most decisive of the war.” But, little did he know, that battle would be determined by a small group of National Guardsmen on top a hill fighting like hell to deny what Hitler wanted most-victory.

About this show

AGAINST THE ODDS showcases awe-inspiring stories of bravery, solidarity and strength on the battlefield. When an outnumbered group of soldiers finds themselves in a life-or-death situation against their enemy, these real-life bands of brothers do whatever it takes to overcome the cards stacked against them.

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4.6
30 reviews
Jim Thompson
March 2, 2017
Wow I was with Charlie Company 1st Battalion 9th Marines , we were the backup in this battle, 2/4 did an incredible job there. I just remember how very hot it was , so sorry so many fine Marines did not make it back. Semper Fi.
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Denny Elkins
March 18, 2014
It is simply damm good.
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Jay Mo
March 8, 2017
This is the story about courage, honor, and most importantly brotherhood.
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