April 9ThMarch 31, 2019

Pilou Asbæk and Lars Mikkelsen star in this epic tale of war and resistance, based on the true events of April 9, 1940. In the early morning of April 9, the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against the strongest army in Europe. In Southern Jutland Danish bicycle and motorcycle companies are summoned in order to hold back the German forces, until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilised. During these crucial hours we follow second lieutenant Sand and his bicycle company. They will, as the first Danish soldiers, meet the enemy in combat on April 9th, 1940.

April 9Th was broadcast on SBS ONE at Thursday 2 September 2021, 14:00. This episode was initially placed on Sunday 31 March 2019.