In the early morning of April 9th 1940 the Danish army is alerted. The German have crossed the border; Denmark is at war againt Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland Danish bicycle- and motorcycle companies are ordered out, to againt all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hour, we follow second lieutenant Sand (Pilou Asbæk) and his bicycle company - they will as the firt Danish soldier meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940.

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