: Set just before the D-Day invasion, U.S. Major John Reisman (played by Lee Marvin) is tasked with training twelve military prisoners to infiltrate a French château used by high-ranking Nazi officers for rest and relaxation.
: Unlike the film's convicts, the real-life "Filthy Thirteen" were legitimate soldiers. They were known for their rowdy behavior and avoidance of bathing (to save water rations), which inspired the movie's title and characterizations. Cinematic Impact and Legacy The Dirty Dozen YIFY
: The team is sent to assassinate these Nazi officials to disrupt the German chain of command ahead of the Allied invasion. : Set just before the D-Day invasion, U