An occult organization within the Nazi SS, called the Ahnenerbe , attempts to turn the tide of the war by resurrecting Baron von Wolff and his ghostly 12th-century army of Teutonic Knights.
The final battle takes place on a frozen lake, echoing the historical Battle on the Ice, where the supernatural First Squad faces off against the spectral crusaders to protect a pivotal Soviet officer. English Dub Details
The story revolves around a "Moment of Truth," a rare point in time where the actions of one person can change the fate of the entire war. Key Story Elements
In the afterlife, Nadya finds her fallen comrades—Leo, Zena, Marat, and Valya—and convinces them to return to the living world as spirits to help her stop the Baron.
Set in the winter of 1941/42 during the invasion of the Soviet Union, First Squad: The Moment of Truth follows 14-year-old , a psychic medium and the sole survivor of an elite unit of Russian teenagers with paranormal abilities .
The film is unique for its "mockumentary" style in certain versions (the Director's Cut), which features live-action interviews with "historians" and "witnesses" that treat the supernatural events as real historical facts. First Squad: The Moment of Truth (2009) – Anime Review
Recruited by the Soviet 6th Division (a secret supernatural branch), Nadya must use a "necro-portation" device to enter the Gloomy Valley —the realm of the dead.
The English dub features several prominent voice actors, including: Voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris . General Belov: Voiced by Michael McConnohie. Zena: Voiced by Carrie Keranen.