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The Synopsis is Incorrect
editThe synopsis is incorrect, and the reference given for it does not say what the synopsis says. The synopsis would be more accurate if it was similar to the following: During World War II, disgraced U.S. Army Captain Jack Wosick is given the opportunity for redemption when asked to lead a unit of misfits known as the War Pigs on a secret mission behind enemy lines to capture a German weapon known as the V3; a massive cannon that would give the Germans an insurmountable advantage against the Allies. With the help of Captain Hans Picault, a German anti-Nazi serving with the French Foreign Legion, and Colonel A.J. Redding, a battle hardened World War I veteran, Wosick must train, lead, and earn the respect of his new squad for them to become a functioning unit. ETO Buff (talk) 21:59, 5 December 2015 (UTC)
Perhaps they were intending to capture those with knowledge of the V3, rather than the V3 itself, which was a megastructure - it could be destroyed, but not captured. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.57.252.205 (talk) 05:29, 25 May 2016 (UTC)
I would add that "War Pigs" recalls a bit of German slang, beloved of Hitler; Frontschwein, meaning “pig at the front” or “Trench swine”, evoking the misery of WWI fighting. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.57.252.205 (talk) 05:33, 25 May 2016 (UTC)
Inaccuracies
editMickey Rourke is listed as a Major but he's referred to as a Colonel in the movie. In the beginning Rourke calls Goss a Lieutenant but Goss is wearing Captain insignia. Later in the movie he's wearing Lieutenant insignia. PumpkinSky talk 21:00, 6 August 2017 (UTC)