The Italians did fight on the Eastern Front and fought well. Unlike the battles in the Western Desert, the Italians really believed in this war and fought with distinction. However, the war fought on the Eastern Front was a bitter battle and because this movie was made with the co-operation of the Soviet Union it has none of the horrors that actually happened in the east. The Soviets are portrayed as heroic and the better side which was far from the truth. But considering the proproganda crap that came out of Hollywood this is excusable. I happen to like movies about this part of World War Two because it is an antidote to the John Wayne type of movie which distorts much of what actually happened. There are some good movies on the subject, Cross of Iron and Stalingrad to name two, but this is sadly lacking in comparsion.
Review of Italiani brava gente
