Episode 1
Brothers Laust and Peter work on their local estate, living in poor but happy circumstances, and are both in love with the estate manager’s daughter.
Episode 2
Bishop Monrad stirs public opinion: Schleswig is to be annexed into Denmark, even though it may lead to war. The brothers report for duty in the army.
Episode 3
The brothers meet their comrades in arms and learn about the horrors of war. They both correspond with Inge, but Laust also sends her secret letters.
Episode 4
The brothers reach Dannevirke and meet an acquaintance. The battle proves incredibly difficult, and the General independently decides to withdraw.
Episode 5
The Prussian troops are ordered to hunt down the Danish troops, and catch up with Peter’s division, while Laust is caught in a fierce snowstorm.
Episode 6
In Copenhagen the reality of the situation is beginning to sink in. Inge enrolls as a nurse at the camp hospital in the hope to see Peter and Laust.
Episode 7
Despite the number of casualties, Copenhagen maintains that the army must persevere. Didrich reveals to Peter that Laust and Inge harbor a secret.
Episode 8
Denmark is in a state of shock as the army has been destroyed. Lives have been shattered, but some still have faith. Who will rebuild Denmark now?
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