Help ID'ing an old movie

[ewokus]

Another member posted their hard to identify movie, so I though I'd give mine a try. This is a color film set in WW2. It has a unique opening that shows maybe 100 or so German soldiers in doors in a mess hall setting and they break out in this robust German language song, using their cups / mugs / hands to create a strong beat to sing to (they may have been pow's in the film, I saw it on tv once in the mid 70's). I've always remebered how cool the opening was, but have never seen it again... Any ideas?

Help me RPF-Kenobi's... you're my only hope...

Mark

 

[SmilingOtter]

Battle of the Bulge?

Song from the movie: YouTube - Panzerlied

 

[ewokus]

Battle of the Bulge?

Song from the movie: YouTube - Panzerlied

That was cool, but not the one. Definately had beat created by banging on tables, song was a little slower too.