The Battle Of Neretva(1969) -

: The English-language version features a score by the legendary Bernard Herrmann , known for his work with Alfred Hitchcock. Historical and Cinematic Significance

: The Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) provided 10,000 soldiers as extras. Real Soviet T-34 tanks and Soko 522 planes were used to represent German and Luftwaffe forces. The Battle of Neretva(1969)

The film depicts (Case White), the Axis attempt to crush the Partisans in Western Bosnia. A central plot point is the tactical demolition and rapid reconstruction of the Jablanica railway bridge , a ruse that allowed the Partisans to evacuate 4,500 wounded soldiers across the Neretva River. The Battle of Neretva (1969) - IMDb : The English-language version features a score by

: Personally approved by President Josip Broz Tito, the film had a staggering budget estimated between $4.5 million and $12 million (equivalent to over $100 million today). The film depicts (Case White), the Axis attempt