The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.

Directed by: Raymond Bernard
Written by: Raymond Bernard & André Lang
Runtime: 110 minutes
Cast:
Pierre Blanchar Pierre Blanchar
Adjudant Gilbert Demachy 
Gabriel Gabrio Gabriel Gabrio
Sulphart 
Charles Vanel Charles Vanel
Caporal Breval 
Antonin Artaud Antonin Artaud
Soldat Vieublé 
Paul Azaïs Paul Azaïs
Soldat Broucke 
René Bergeron René Bergeron
Soldat Hamel 
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Also known as:
  • Wooden Crosses
  • Las cruces de madera