That was a big one. Massively outnumbered by enemy forces, his 1,200 soldier unit fought valiantly until they were completely overrun. The force was massive on the other side, many times number. After a four day death march, one that was covered very well by the history books, through bitter cold, they were put into a German POW camp. Roddy was the top ranking infantryman in the camp. He was number one, meaning he was responsible for the lives of his fellow service members. (15:32–15:45)
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Asserts that Roddy Edmonds' unit endured a four-day death march before being placed in a German POW camp.
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