1 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,638 You have given us a great deal of trouble, 2 00:05:59,720 --> 00:06:01,393 Flight Lieutenant Carrington. 3 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:03,949 You will be taken back to Gestapo Headquarters In Berlin, 4 00:06:04,040 --> 00:06:05,720 where your Interrogation will be continued. 5 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:18,515 Oberleutnant Lehr ask you to wait, sir. He Is on his way. 6 00:07:18,760 --> 00:07:19,909 Thank you. 7 00:07:36,200 --> 00:07:37,998 Hey, the new SBO's arrived. 8 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:40,794 What Is It? 9 00:07:40,880 --> 00:07:43,872 Another brown Job, only this one's all spit and Brasso. 10 00:07:47,240 --> 00:07:49,390 You'll need your sunglasses on. 11 00:07:51,520 --> 00:07:53,079 Good God| 12 00:07:53,160 --> 00:07:55,037 Looks as though they picked him up In Whitehall 13 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:31,274 Let's try It. 14 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:05,233 All right, keep your hair on. 15 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:08,232 Keep your hair on! 16 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:11,880 Road hog. 17 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:34,920 Oberleutnant Lehr. - Good morning. 18 00:09:35,720 --> 00:09:38,234 The Kommandant hopes to be able to see you shortly. 19 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:40,399 Shall I go to my quarters first? 20 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:43,472 No, he won't be long. Is this your batman? 21 00:09:43,560 --> 00:09:44,675 Corporal Baker. 22 00:09:44,880 --> 00:09:47,269 Show Corporal Baker to the Colonel's quarters. 23 00:10:11,880 --> 00:10:16,272 Really, Fliegerleutnant Carter? That was a waste of time. 24 00:10:18,920 --> 00:10:21,833 Welcome to Colditz. Shall we go? 25 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:38,117 Hey, what's the matter? - Another shambles. 26 00:10:46,840 --> 00:10:48,990 Well, Erich. - Father. 27 00:10:53,040 --> 00:10:54,713 Have you said goodbye to your mother? 28 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:58,395 Yes, she's given me enough food to last the week. 29 00:10:58,480 --> 00:11:00,630 Well, she worries about you. She can't help It. 30 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:02,950 I'll be back home again on leave before she knows It. 31 00:11:03,040 --> 00:11:05,919 Yes, I know, I know, but you will write to her, won't you? 32 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,957 Yes, of course. - When you can. 33 00:11:08,040 --> 00:11:09,951 Just to let her know you're all right, huh? 34 00:11:10,040 --> 00:11:11,314 Sit down, sit down. 35 00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:14,758 I've told her there Is nothing to worry about. 36 00:11:15,320 --> 00:11:18,631 I mean, my friends In France are having a marvelous time. 37 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:21,838 And I'm very lucky to get an operational posting so soon, 38 00:11:21,920 --> 00:11:23,877 especially on Junkers 88s. 39 00:11:24,440 --> 00:11:26,477 You know, that's the finest plane In the world. 40 00:11:26,560 --> 00:11:30,554 Yes. Still I expect you'll have more training to do, huh? 41 00:11:30,640 --> 00:11:33,519 With any luck, I shall go straight on to operations. 42 00:11:33,600 --> 00:11:38,071 Well, that's splendid. Splendid. Something easy at first, huh? 43 00:11:38,400 --> 00:11:41,153 Patrols over the North Sea, until you get more experience? 44 00:11:41,240 --> 00:11:44,073 I was talking to a friend the other day. 45 00:11:44,160 --> 00:11:45,673 He says everything's been easy 46 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:48,639 ever since we switched to the night bombing of London. 47 00:11:48,720 --> 00:11:51,599 There are no night fighters, you see, and the anti-aircraft guns 48 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:54,399 are so Inaccurate we Just have to laugh at them. 49 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:55,879 Well, that's excellent, of course. 50 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,832 I must go now, Father. 51 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:08,199 Look after yourself. 52 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:11,872 I'll send you some French brandy and some perfume for Mother. 53 00:12:11,960 --> 00:12:14,600 Yes, yes, she'll like that. 54 00:12:27,440 --> 00:12:30,398 Goodbye, Father. - Goodbye, Erich. 55 00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:38,520 Good luck. 56 00:12:41,280 --> 00:12:44,716 You were sent here to Colditz to ensure you do not escape again. 57 00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:46,958 And you will not escape again. 58 00:12:47,040 --> 00:12:49,839 The sooner you grasp that, the better for you. 59 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:51,593 Have you anything to say? 60 00:12:52,560 --> 00:12:54,949 Thirty days solitary confinement. 61 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:56,475 Thirty? 62 00:12:57,680 --> 00:12:59,637 The Kommandant has laid down that In future, 63 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:02,917 that will be the minimum punishment for any attempts to escape from here. 64 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:13,919 Come. 65 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:18,956 Lieutenant Colonel Preston, sir. 66 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:22,917 Please, uh, st down, Colonel 67 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:28,795 Thank you. 68 00:13:30,600 --> 00:13:33,114 1 apologise for keeping you waiting so long, Colonel, 69 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:34,998 but one of your officers attempted to escape. 70 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:37,078 Yes, I was there. I saw It. 71 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:39,436 A very Ill-advised attempt, I thought. - So did I 72 00:13:41,160 --> 00:13:43,674 Indeed. - Stupid and pointless. 73 00:13:43,760 --> 00:13:45,637 We agree then. We agree. 74 00:13:52,760 --> 00:13:54,114 All right, all right. 75 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:22,792 I gather that at your last camp, 76 00:14:22,880 --> 00:14:25,599 you did not always agree with your authorities. 77 00:14:25,680 --> 00:14:27,079 Not always, no. 78 00:14:28,480 --> 00:14:30,278 I see you fought In the Great War. 79 00:14:30,360 --> 00:14:32,192 Yes. - Myself also. 80 00:14:32,280 --> 00:14:34,635 On the Somme. Were you there? 81 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:36,595 Yes. 82 00:14:37,280 --> 00:14:40,910 I still find It hard to believe that men could go through such slaughter. 83 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:42,559 So many young men. 84 00:14:43,040 --> 00:14:46,431 At least this time, no one has suffered such terrible losses, huh? 85 00:14:46,880 --> 00:14:49,030 They may do so before the end. 86 00:14:49,560 --> 00:14:51,790 I hope you're wrong, Colonel 87 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:55,874 Still, we are out of It. You and I. 88 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:01,314 Are you looking at my wall map? 89 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:03,960 This Is my way of keeping In touch with things. 90 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:06,031 Is It up-to-date? - Oh, yes. 91 00:15:06,120 --> 00:15:12,116 Amended dally to, uh, mmm... Embrace the current military situation. 92 00:15:13,680 --> 00:15:17,389 Nothing on land, of course. It's the Luftwaffe now. 93 00:15:18,040 --> 00:15:21,158 The main target appears to be London. - Yes. 94 00:15:21,240 --> 00:15:23,311 There have been many other heavy attacks, of course, 95 00:15:23,400 --> 00:15:28,031 against, uh, Coventry and Southampton and so on, 96 00:15:28,480 --> 00:15:30,790 but the main effort Is directed against London. 97 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:35,309 London has now been attacked for many consecutive nights. 98 00:15:39,120 --> 00:15:40,838 Where Is your family, Colonel? 99 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:43,558 My children are evacuated. 100 00:15:43,640 --> 00:15:45,677 Good, good. And your wife also? 101 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:50,079 My wife, I think, Is still In London. I had one letter some time ago. 102 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,520 She was driving an ambulance then. 103 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:55,515 Hmm. 104 00:15:56,480 --> 00:15:58,756 Churchill should have made peace when he had the chance. 105 00:16:13,280 --> 00:16:15,317 Did you know your, uh, um, 106 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:21,072 predecessor, Major Donaldson, Is a former senior British officer? 107 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:22,755 No. 108 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:30,114 It Is the duty of every officer to attempt to escape, of course. 109 00:16:30,200 --> 00:16:31,554 That Is agreed. 110 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:33,155 Yes. 111 00:16:33,240 --> 00:16:37,632 But, when the situation Is hopeless, when escape Is Impossible, 112 00:16:38,240 --> 00:16:42,234 surely, then, an officer Is relieved of that duty. 113 00:16:45,720 --> 00:16:47,950 Major Donaldson did not take that view. 114 00:16:48,640 --> 00:16:52,270 He actively encouraged any attempt at escape, I'm afraid. 115 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:55,792 Every officer Is entitled to his own opinion. 116 00:16:57,680 --> 00:16:59,956 May I ask for yours, Colonel? 117 00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:05,197 When escape Is Impossible, I disapprove of futile attempts. 118 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:09,031 I should have asked you before, 119 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:10,440 uh, do you like a cigarette? 120 00:17:10,520 --> 00:17:12,909 Thank you, no. I've taken up enough of your time, already. 121 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:14,957 Oh, no, no, no, please. 122 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:19,873 The one thing we all have here, Is plenty of time. 123 00:17:28,840 --> 00:17:31,070 Oh, relax, Corporal, we don't go over that sort of thing here. 124 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:34,198 We're looking for the Colonel -He's still with the Kommandant, sir. 125 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:35,714 Well, how long does It take to say hello and goodbye? 126 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:36,960 I'm sure I couldn't say, sir. 127 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:39,870 Well, tell Colonel Preston 128 00:17:39,960 --> 00:17:41,314 that we're looking forward to meeting him, will you? 129 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:42,470 Yes, sir. 130 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:54,919 You'll find that you have some, uh, um, hot heads here, Colonel 131 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:58,838 Young men who think they should fight the war single handed. 132 00:17:58,920 --> 00:18:01,753 But there Is no war to be fought In Colditz. 133 00:18:02,280 --> 00:18:05,193 As one professional soldier to another, you might agree with me, huh? 134 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:06,839 I am not a professional 135 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:09,675 I assume, uh, your rank. 136 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:12,752 Territorial army. - Ah, yes. 137 00:18:13,680 --> 00:18:16,035 You're, uh, um, 138 00:18:16,120 --> 00:18:18,634 reserve army. Right. 139 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:23,394 I myself, of course, had a spell In civilian life 140 00:18:23,480 --> 00:18:25,596 under the Welmar Republic. 141 00:18:25,680 --> 00:18:27,114 In a special camp like this, 142 00:18:27,200 --> 00:18:29,919 there are bound to be many restrictions placed upon the prisoners. 143 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:33,277 Inevitably. - Are all those restrictions Inevitable? 144 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:39,876 Are you seeking special privileges for the British officers? 145 00:18:39,960 --> 00:18:41,553 I'm asking a question. 146 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:47,879 Strict measures are tedious for everyone, not least my staff. 147 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:53,269 Any relaxation would require your personal cooperation 148 00:18:53,360 --> 00:18:55,920 and the weight of your authority over your own men. 149 00:18:56,320 --> 00:18:58,755 You may take It that I shall accept responsibility 150 00:18:58,840 --> 00:19:00,513 for any order that I may give. 151 00:19:03,800 --> 00:19:07,236 It would be convenient for security 152 00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:10,711 If we could segregate the nationalities, 153 00:19:10,800 --> 00:19:13,952 the Poles from the British, except In the courtyard, of course. 154 00:19:14,040 --> 00:19:15,633 And why haven't you enforced that before? 155 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:17,518 Uh, the Poles have been here a long time, 156 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:22,231 and what Is more, they all appear to be expert locksmiths, Colonel 157 00:19:22,840 --> 00:19:26,435 They can open a door with a piece of wire that I cannot open with a key. 158 00:19:27,080 --> 00:19:33,599 And Major Donaldson encouraged a policy of what he called International Liaison. 159 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:37,914 When was this camp last visited by the protecting power? 160 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:42,673 Unfortunately, the Swiss authority has not yet visited this camp. 161 00:19:44,320 --> 00:19:46,960 When was the last Issue of Red Cross parcels? 162 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:48,951 As yet, there has been no Issue at all. 163 00:19:52,360 --> 00:19:54,829 There are administrative difficulties. 164 00:19:58,240 --> 00:19:59,594 I.am In command of Colditz 165 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:02,718 but I cannot always do what I would wish to do, you understand? 166 00:20:05,800 --> 00:20:07,473 I can make no promises. 167 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:10,560 You seem to expect promises from me. 168 00:20:14,440 --> 00:20:16,716 Your request for parcels Is a fair one. 169 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:17,949 Before Christmas? 170 00:20:18,040 --> 00:20:22,113 In the meantime, I have your word as a Senior British Officer, 171 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:24,635 to co-operate with me In the matter of segregation? 172 00:20:25,400 --> 00:20:26,629 You have. 173 00:20:27,480 --> 00:20:31,314 Oh, hello, sir. I'm Captain Grant. 174 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:33,835 Pat Grant. - Hello, Grant. 175 00:20:37,360 --> 00:20:39,874 Who's the officer of the day? - Sir. 176 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:41,515 The officer of the day? 177 00:20:54,960 --> 00:20:57,031 Where do you post Dally Routine Orders? 178 00:20:57,200 --> 00:20:58,520 Good God. 179 00:20:58,840 --> 00:21:00,717 Well, don't have those either, sir. 180 00:21:02,240 --> 00:21:04,197 Gentlemen, I will be obliged In future, 181 00:21:04,280 --> 00:21:06,920 If you would take It In turns to be officer of the day. 182 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:09,276 DRO's may not come out dally In fact, 183 00:21:09,360 --> 00:21:11,556 but I think they will help communication. 184 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:13,673 Yes, sir. - Yes. 185 00:21:14,960 --> 00:21:17,873 And now I would like to meet everyone If you please. 186 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,759 The wine's cold. 187 00:21:30,560 --> 00:21:32,870 And I asked for grouse, not pheasant. 188 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:36,796 You don't happen to have a pencil, do you? 189 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:41,074 Pencil, uh, pencil... Schreiben! 190 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:54,914 Now, this Is Captain Downing, sir. - Downing. 191 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:57,196 Lieutenant Player, RN. - Yeah. 192 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:58,315 How do you do, sir? 193 00:21:58,400 --> 00:21:59,879 Flight Officer Muir. 194 00:21:59,960 --> 00:22:01,678 Hello, Muir. - Hello, sir. 195 00:22:01,760 --> 00:22:04,354 And this Is Lieutenant Griffiths. 196 00:22:04,440 --> 00:22:05,794 Griffiths. - Sir. 197 00:22:06,080 --> 00:22:07,832 Lieutenant McCloud. - Sir. 198 00:22:07,920 --> 00:22:08,955 McCloud. 199 00:22:09,040 --> 00:22:11,509 Oh, and this Is Flight Lieutenant Carter's bunk. 200 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:12,749 Oh, yes, I'll see him tomorrow. 201 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:14,831 Oh, you can't, sir. Not when he's In solitary. 202 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:17,716 Well, no one can. It's, uh, against regulations. 203 00:22:18,640 --> 00:22:19,789 I see. 204 00:22:45,840 --> 00:22:48,992 Well, gentlemen... - Where did they pop you In the bag, sir? 205 00:22:49,080 --> 00:22:50,593 Near Dunkirk. 206 00:22:50,680 --> 00:22:52,273 I was on my way to a conference, 207 00:22:52,360 --> 00:22:54,920 no one knew how far forward the Germans had got, 208 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:56,957 I drove slap Into a squadron of Jerry tanks. 209 00:22:57,040 --> 00:22:58,997 Perhaps you would have been better off 210 00:22:59,080 --> 00:23:00,957 If you'd stayed with your unit, sir. 211 00:23:01,040 --> 00:23:03,031 Possibly, yes. - And how far did you get, sir? 212 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:04,872 What do you mean? - When you escaped. 213 00:23:05,560 --> 00:23:08,757 At my last camp, I was a special advisor to Colonel Dawson, the SBO. 214 00:23:08,840 --> 00:23:10,319 I made no escape attempts. 215 00:23:10,400 --> 00:23:12,960 Well... I wonder why they sent you here then, sir? 216 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:15,554 I don't know. Those officers who aren't regulars, 217 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:17,438 what were their occupations In peace time? 218 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:19,557 Oh, we've got all sorts, sir. 219 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:22,433 I was a civil engineer, uh, John was a printer. 220 00:23:22,520 --> 00:23:25,194 We've got two bankers, accountant, lawyer. 221 00:23:25,480 --> 00:23:28,916 Let me have a list of everyone's profession and If they were regulars, 222 00:23:29,000 --> 00:23:30,035 their speciality. 223 00:23:30,120 --> 00:23:33,511 Very well, sir. Is there any particular reason? 224 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:35,193 I thought we might start some classes, 225 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:37,237 hope to pass the time more constructively. 226 00:23:37,320 --> 00:23:38,754 Classes, sir? 227 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:41,957 Yes, uh, Downing. 228 00:23:42,040 --> 00:23:44,350 There's a great deal that we can learn from each other. 229 00:23:44,440 --> 00:23:48,638 But I thought this was a special camp for confirmed escapers, sir. 230 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:53,430 Who have failed to escape, since you are all here. 231 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:56,593 Good night, gentlemen. 232 00:24:03,040 --> 00:24:06,078 Definitely a chairborne warrior... 233 00:24:06,160 --> 00:24:08,959 Bah! He's not even a regular. - Nor are lots of us. 234 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:12,314 How do you know, anyway? - Oh, come on! 235 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:14,676 I can spot a Jumped up terrier a mile off. 236 00:24:14,760 --> 00:24:17,434 He put on his accent with his uniform for a start. 237 00:24:17,520 --> 00:24:19,830 He couldn't command a country club. 238 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:37,949 Well, thanks. 239 00:24:38,680 --> 00:24:40,034 Hey, thanks very much. 240 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:58,712 You asked for a brief Interview, Colonel? 241 00:24:59,320 --> 00:25:01,550 To request permission to visit Flight Lieutenant Carter. 242 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:04,871 Well, that's Impossible. Carter Is In solitary confinement. 243 00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:07,349 I claim the support of the Geneva Convention. 244 00:25:07,440 --> 00:25:10,432 Upon arrival, the Senior Officer Is entitled to Interview all the officers 245 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:13,194 under his command, to satisfy himself about their welfare. 246 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:19,679 Surely that cannot be taken to mean men under punishment. 247 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:22,832 There Is no reference to punishment whatsoever In this context. 248 00:25:22,920 --> 00:25:25,719 I am therefore entitled to Interview Flight Lieutenant Carter. 249 00:25:29,520 --> 00:25:31,796 Very well, Colonel Your request Is granted. 250 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:36,275 Thank you. 251 00:26:08,480 --> 00:26:10,790 Good morning. My name Is Preston. 252 00:26:11,280 --> 00:26:12,793 Flight Lieutenant Carter, sir. 253 00:26:12,880 --> 00:26:15,349 Yes, I know who you are. Uh, carry on, won't you? 254 00:26:18,800 --> 00:26:20,598 Is everything all right? 255 00:26:20,680 --> 00:26:22,671 Thirty days Is a long time, sir. 256 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:23,830 Yes, It Is, I'm afraid. 257 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:25,395 How did you get In here, sir? 258 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:27,040 I thought I wasn't supposed to see anyone. 259 00:26:27,160 --> 00:26:29,834 I claimed the support of the Geneva Convention. 260 00:26:29,920 --> 00:26:32,878 Oh. I don't know anything about that, I'm afraid. 261 00:26:33,400 --> 00:26:35,471 No. Not many people know It off by heart. 262 00:26:37,640 --> 00:26:39,517 Any more? - No, sir. 263 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:43,680 Look something up for me, would you? - Sir. 264 00:26:44,680 --> 00:26:48,469 The provision regarding the rights of a newly appointed Senior Officer. 265 00:26:50,920 --> 00:26:53,036 Newly appointed... - Not now. 266 00:26:54,040 --> 00:26:56,793 In your own time, there's no hurry. 267 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:08,430 He couldn't wait to suck up to Jerry, could he? 268 00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:10,518 Perhaps he's got It In for the Poles. 269 00:27:10,600 --> 00:27:14,070 A nice quiet life and no trouble, that's what he wants. 270 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:16,959 He must have some good reason. 271 00:27:17,040 --> 00:27:20,271 He hasn't got the guts to stand up to Jerry, that's his good reason. 272 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:27,750 Why did you try to escape? - Why, sir? 273 00:27:28,400 --> 00:27:30,596 Just to cause the Germans a bit of trouble, was that It? 274 00:27:30,680 --> 00:27:31,909 To get back home. 275 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:36,515 You're married, I believe. - Just about. 276 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:40,272 Two months. But I was on ops most of the time. 277 00:27:41,720 --> 00:27:44,519 What's her name? - Kathy. 278 00:27:45,720 --> 00:27:48,314 Had you known her long? - Not really. 279 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:52,878 She was my girl, and then we got married. 280 00:27:54,320 --> 00:27:55,958 Yes, I know. It's not easy. 281 00:27:56,760 --> 00:27:59,036 What's she like? - She plays the violin. 282 00:28:01,240 --> 00:28:03,277 It's funny how someone's face lives with you. 283 00:28:04,520 --> 00:28:05,669 Is she pretty? 284 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:11,952 She's got nice hair, brown eyes, and a funny way of smiling. 285 00:28:13,760 --> 00:28:16,036 So you wanted to get back to your wife, did you? 286 00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:17,519 Yes, sir. 287 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:19,760 Now, wouldn't that also mean going back on operations? 288 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,115 I suppose so. 289 00:28:22,160 --> 00:28:24,549 You know, I think this war Is going to last a long time. 290 00:28:25,040 --> 00:28:28,795 As an operational pilot, your chances of survival will be very slim Indeed. 291 00:28:29,120 --> 00:28:30,190 What's the alternative? 292 00:28:30,280 --> 00:28:33,272 Do nothing and sit It out here and not see her again for years? 293 00:28:33,360 --> 00:28:35,874 No, no. I couldn't face that. 294 00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:45,320 You're not supposed to be here, Willy. - Why not? 295 00:28:45,640 --> 00:28:48,439 Orders. - The Germans? 296 00:28:49,320 --> 00:28:50,719 British orders. 297 00:28:56,040 --> 00:28:59,590 It's the new SBO. A dirty trick If you ask me. 298 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:02,356 Also very awkward. 299 00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:07,157 But perhaps not. 300 00:29:09,880 --> 00:29:11,880 When you got Into that truck, what were your plans? 301 00:29:12,800 --> 00:29:13,870 To get away. 302 00:29:15,080 --> 00:29:16,832 Do you speak German? - No. 303 00:29:17,600 --> 00:29:19,671 You have some German money? - No. 304 00:29:20,240 --> 00:29:22,880 Civilian clothes hidden away anywhere? - No. 305 00:29:23,200 --> 00:29:25,919 Identification papers, maps, a route, anything at all? 306 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,680 If I'd got out, sir, I'd have had a chance. 307 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:30,719 Deep In Germany, wearing RAF uniform, 308 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:32,757 you didn't stand a snowball's chance In hell. 309 00:29:34,080 --> 00:29:35,320 I'd do the same again, anytime. 310 00:29:35,520 --> 00:29:37,193 How much nearer to your wife do you think 311 00:29:37,280 --> 00:29:39,794 another 30 days solitary confinement Is going to get you? 312 00:29:39,920 --> 00:29:42,036 You've probably been married a long time, sir. 313 00:29:42,120 --> 00:29:43,349 It's different for you. 314 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:46,833 You know the period between the wars 315 00:29:46,920 --> 00:29:49,434 was a difficult time for a great many of us. 316 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:52,640 I was one of those who even tried a chicken farm. 317 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:54,515 Then there was the depression. 318 00:29:54,600 --> 00:29:56,159 After that things did get a little better, 319 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:58,197 I went Into the motorcar Industry, 320 00:29:58,280 --> 00:30:00,874 but because of those ups and downs I married rather late. 321 00:30:01,680 --> 00:30:04,035 I was 40 when I met my wife, Caroline. 322 00:30:04,920 --> 00:30:07,878 We have two children now. We've been married seven years. 323 00:30:08,760 --> 00:30:11,070 It doesn't seem a very long time to me. 324 00:30:14,440 --> 00:30:16,033 That feeling you say you have, 325 00:30:16,120 --> 00:30:19,112 you know that doesn't change with the passing of a few years. 326 00:30:20,720 --> 00:30:22,600 Well, at least you've had years, sir, not weeks. 327 00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:24,879 Yes. 328 00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:28,430 But stupid escape attempts only keep the Germans alert and on their mettle, 329 00:30:28,520 --> 00:30:31,080 which Is bad for all the other prisoners. 330 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:34,115 Another time think about that, will you, Carter? 331 00:30:41,120 --> 00:30:42,155 Oh, hello, Grant. 332 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:43,753 Hello, sir. Could I have a word with you? 333 00:30:43,840 --> 00:30:45,274 Oh, yes, of course. 334 00:30:45,680 --> 00:30:47,440 All right, leave that now, Baker, will you please? 335 00:30:47,560 --> 00:30:48,755 Yes, sir. 336 00:30:52,040 --> 00:30:55,192 Now, sit down, won't you? - Well, perhaps I'd better not, sir. 337 00:30:59,360 --> 00:31:00,634 Well? 338 00:31:00,720 --> 00:31:04,190 This order enforcing the segregation of the British and the Poles... 339 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:06,395 Yes? 340 00:31:06,760 --> 00:31:09,320 And It reverses the policy of the previous SBO, sir. 341 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:10,720 I'm aware of that. 342 00:31:10,800 --> 00:31:12,200 Look, sir, I don't want to seem Impertinent... 343 00:31:12,320 --> 00:31:13,435 I hope not. 344 00:31:15,040 --> 00:31:18,920 Major Donaldson was very well liked. He always told us what the score was. 345 00:31:19,800 --> 00:31:22,314 The score now Is In accordance with DRO's. 346 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:24,200 Now, what I'm trying to say, sir, Is... 347 00:31:25,480 --> 00:31:28,393 Well, we may seem a bit bolshie but this Isn't like a fighting unit. 348 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:30,471 After all we've got nothing to do all day, 349 00:31:30,560 --> 00:31:32,631 except talk, think about escaping. 350 00:31:34,120 --> 00:31:36,475 We're all slightly mad, I suppose, 351 00:31:36,560 --> 00:31:38,200 or we wouldn't be here In the first place. 352 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:42,830 But If you could talk to everybody, tell them how you see the situation. 353 00:31:45,200 --> 00:31:47,396 That all? - That's all, sir. 354 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:51,993 Very well. I'll talk to everybody tomorrow morning after Appell. 355 00:31:52,400 --> 00:31:53,435 Right, sir. 356 00:32:09,520 --> 00:32:10,555 Gotcha! 357 00:32:10,720 --> 00:32:12,518 Captain Grant has Indicated 358 00:32:12,600 --> 00:32:15,831 that you might like to know some of my thinking about Colditz. 359 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:18,633 First of all, 360 00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:21,075 I have seen, like most of you, too many men killed. 361 00:32:21,160 --> 00:32:23,231 But at least they were killed In action. 362 00:32:24,440 --> 00:32:27,956 Now, the Germans here are entitled to shoot at escaping prisoners, 363 00:32:28,200 --> 00:32:29,395 and they will. 364 00:32:29,920 --> 00:32:32,673 I don't want to see any men killed In useless escape attempts. 365 00:32:32,760 --> 00:32:34,600 Look, sir what's that got to do with the Poles? 366 00:32:37,040 --> 00:32:38,838 This Is a very special camp. 367 00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:41,389 Security Is much stricter here than elsewhere, 368 00:32:41,680 --> 00:32:43,079 conditions much tougher. 369 00:32:43,640 --> 00:32:45,756 The Germans are constantly on the watch. 370 00:32:46,200 --> 00:32:48,077 You've all caused them a great deal of trouble In the past, 371 00:32:48,160 --> 00:32:50,754 so they're going to bear down very hard to make sure It doesn't happen again. 372 00:32:50,840 --> 00:32:54,435 Now what I want to do Is to lower the temperature, 373 00:32:54,520 --> 00:32:56,796 get some of the restrictions lifted, 374 00:32:56,880 --> 00:32:59,759 give ourselves a breathing space so we can work out some sort of 375 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:02,070 strategy, a plan that we can cope with this place. 376 00:33:02,360 --> 00:33:03,953 I'll buy that, sir. 377 00:33:04,280 --> 00:33:06,191 Now, the Poles are a damn good lot. 378 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:07,395 Hear, hear. 379 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:08,709 So why sell them short? 380 00:33:09,800 --> 00:33:12,792 I gave away little of practical advantage to either side, 381 00:33:12,880 --> 00:33:14,598 In exchange for a possible benefit 382 00:33:14,680 --> 00:33:16,830 which depends upon the good offices of the Kommandant. 383 00:33:17,120 --> 00:33:19,240 Since when did we start holding hands with the Germans, sir? 384 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:20,839 You Just pray to God that we remain 385 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:22,558 under the control of the Wehrmacht, Muir. 386 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:24,877 The SS would dearly like to get their hands on us. 387 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:28,078 They think that they can solve the problem of escapers In one. 388 00:33:28,160 --> 00:33:30,913 And they probably could. - I'm sorry, sir. 389 00:33:31,000 --> 00:33:34,277 But that all sounds like a barrelful of excuses for doing nothing to me. 390 00:33:34,800 --> 00:33:36,632 Well, some of us think there's still a war on. 391 00:33:36,720 --> 00:33:38,472 And we're not afraid to go on fighting. 392 00:33:40,080 --> 00:33:43,755 Want you think, Downing, Is your own affair. 393 00:33:44,920 --> 00:33:48,151 I have given an order, and I expect It to be obeyed. 394 00:33:58,560 --> 00:34:01,234 You were mistaken about Geneva Convention. 395 00:34:01,360 --> 00:34:03,874 There Is no such provision as the one you quoted. 396 00:34:04,240 --> 00:34:07,198 I did not actually quote It. I claimed Its support. 397 00:34:11,600 --> 00:34:15,195 I could regard this as deliberate deception and take the matter seriously. 398 00:34:16,200 --> 00:34:18,200 I'm no longer sure I can rely on your word, Colonel 399 00:34:18,560 --> 00:34:22,076 I gave my order on the understanding that I could rely upon yours. 400 00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:25,316 You will kindly extend to me the same courtesy. 401 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:29,872 Very well, Colonel, you may go. 402 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:38,951 I see he's finished fawning on the Jerries. 403 00:34:40,160 --> 00:34:43,596 You're wrong, sir. Excuse me for saying so, sir, but you are. 404 00:34:43,680 --> 00:34:45,956 That's all right, Corporal, we know you're bound to stick up for him. 405 00:34:46,040 --> 00:34:47,678 Sir, I've seen him In action. 406 00:34:50,560 --> 00:34:54,599 You see, sir, he always said that Jerry would try and break through with tanks, 407 00:34:54,680 --> 00:34:57,640 and we had to find some way of knowing what was happening or there'd be panic. 408 00:34:57,760 --> 00:34:59,398 So he used motorcyclists, sir. 409 00:35:00,040 --> 00:35:01,110 Hmm? 410 00:35:01,760 --> 00:35:04,832 He formed a long Range Reconnaissance and Penetration Group, sir. 411 00:35:04,920 --> 00:35:06,831 Sixty of us armed with light machine guns. 412 00:35:08,040 --> 00:35:10,429 We could move faster than Jerry, you see, sir. 413 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:12,551 And we ambushed a column of Infantry lorries, 414 00:35:12,640 --> 00:35:15,712 destroyed all the lorries, and made Jerry turn tail and run, sir. 415 00:35:16,880 --> 00:35:20,191 Yes, good try, Corporal, but that's typical 416 00:35:20,280 --> 00:35:23,318 Play tip-and-run Instead of going for them bald-headed. 417 00:35:23,640 --> 00:35:26,359 And then he finds a convenient conference he can slope off to. 418 00:35:39,640 --> 00:35:42,871 I don't like all of this. You'd think he was Infectious. 419 00:36:56,360 --> 00:36:58,271 Wotcher. - Hello. 420 00:37:26,640 --> 00:37:27,755 How long do you think? 421 00:37:28,200 --> 00:37:32,034 At this rate, nearly a month before It Is big enough. 422 00:37:32,320 --> 00:37:33,993 With any luck, you'll be home by Christmas? 423 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:35,593 Yes. 424 00:37:36,160 --> 00:37:38,310 My home was In Warsaw. 425 00:37:39,320 --> 00:37:40,674 Was? 426 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:48,754 I don't believe It. 427 00:37:50,240 --> 00:37:51,799 Red Cross parcels. 428 00:37:52,360 --> 00:37:53,634 Red Cross parcels. 429 00:37:58,960 --> 00:38:01,190 Hey, Red Cross parcels! 430 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:03,960 Hey, Red Cross parcels| 431 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:06,312 Red Cross parcels! 432 00:38:15,120 --> 00:38:16,679 About time too. 433 00:38:17,200 --> 00:38:19,953 You will be glad to know the reason for the delay. 434 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:23,714 The first consignment of Red Cross parcels has arrived. 435 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:28,112 They say that the Führer himself has authorised this 436 00:38:28,200 --> 00:38:30,669 as a gesture of Christmas goodwill 437 00:38:30,960 --> 00:38:32,871 I'll bet my Aunt Fanny told you that. 438 00:38:33,600 --> 00:38:36,956 No. No, It was the lorry driver, who heard It In Leipzig. 439 00:38:42,920 --> 00:38:47,039 Meatloaf, butter. - Condensed milk, teal Real teal 440 00:38:47,320 --> 00:38:48,549 Chocolate! 441 00:38:48,640 --> 00:38:51,080 Anyone know what powdered egg Is? - I know what corned beef Is. 442 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:52,474 I used to give my bit of skirt chocolate. 443 00:38:52,560 --> 00:38:54,198 Give It away, mind you. I must have been out of my mind. 444 00:38:54,280 --> 00:38:56,794 Who the devil gave authority for those parcels to be Issued? 445 00:38:56,880 --> 00:38:59,520 The Germans, sir. - Did they? Who's the officer of the day? 446 00:38:59,600 --> 00:39:01,671 I am, sir. - I want the entire consignment collected 447 00:39:01,760 --> 00:39:03,920 taken to my quarters, until I decide the rate of Issue. 448 00:39:04,040 --> 00:39:05,110 Yes, sir. 449 00:39:05,200 --> 00:39:07,953 And that Includes every piece of string and every scrap of cardboard. 450 00:39:08,040 --> 00:39:09,075 Yes, sir. 451 00:39:09,280 --> 00:39:10,840 There's one parcel for each of us, sir. 452 00:39:11,080 --> 00:39:13,196 And what do you Intend to do? Eat all yours now? 453 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:15,640 You, Downing, will take an Inventory of the entire contents. 454 00:39:15,960 --> 00:39:18,236 You will then discuss with me which parcels are Issued 455 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:20,072 and which are kept back for emergencies. 456 00:39:20,160 --> 00:39:22,037 All of It, sir? - Yes, all of It. 457 00:39:22,120 --> 00:39:24,350 It may be months before we receive any more parcels. 458 00:39:24,440 --> 00:39:26,431 So until then we conserve our resources. 459 00:39:30,600 --> 00:39:33,831 Come on. We're behaving like a bunch of Idiots. 460 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:50,920 Sorry. 461 00:39:59,800 --> 00:40:00,915 Count them again. 462 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:21,795 Yes? 463 00:40:22,560 --> 00:40:24,358 One Polish officer missing, sir. 464 00:40:26,120 --> 00:40:27,952 Any sign of an escape trail? 465 00:40:28,040 --> 00:40:30,350 A rope made from strips of torn up sheet, hanging from a window. 466 00:40:30,440 --> 00:40:32,795 But I don't think It was used. - Why not? 467 00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:36,319 The rope's too short. Underneath, the ground Is muddy. 468 00:40:36,400 --> 00:40:39,791 If he had dropped from the rope there would be Impressions In the mud. 469 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:48,796 So he's lying low somewhere In Colditz. 470 00:40:48,880 --> 00:40:50,359 In my opinion, yes, sir. 471 00:40:52,320 --> 00:40:55,153 Very well. Search the Polish quarters and the adjoining areas. 472 00:40:55,520 --> 00:40:58,433 Including the British quarters? - No, that's not necessary. 473 00:40:58,520 --> 00:41:00,830 Colonel Preston wouldn't allow him to be concealed there. 474 00:41:11,720 --> 00:41:14,678 I hear one of the Poles got away. - Mmm. Apparently. 475 00:41:15,520 --> 00:41:17,875 Though Jerry's searching the castle for some reason. 476 00:41:20,640 --> 00:41:24,156 What's all this about the Poles not being allowed near our quarters? 477 00:41:25,720 --> 00:41:27,240 It happened when you were In solitary. 478 00:41:28,200 --> 00:41:29,873 SBO's orders. 479 00:41:32,960 --> 00:41:35,395 You know, he tore me off a strip for trying to escape. 480 00:41:37,920 --> 00:41:40,196 1 suppose he wants a nice, quiet war. 481 00:42:03,360 --> 00:42:04,794 He looks In a bad way. 482 00:42:09,040 --> 00:42:11,554 If he's been In the hands of the Gestapo, I'm not surprised. 483 00:42:19,680 --> 00:42:20,715 Come In. 484 00:42:23,680 --> 00:42:25,990 My apologies for disturbing you, Colonel 485 00:42:29,920 --> 00:42:32,912 You have heard that one of the Polish officers Is missing? 486 00:42:33,480 --> 00:42:36,438 Yes. - We think he Is still here In Colditz. 487 00:42:36,520 --> 00:42:39,319 In hiding somewhere. Or being hidden. - Yes. 488 00:42:40,240 --> 00:42:43,631 However, a thorough search of the entire castle has revealed nothing. 489 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:47,598 The entire castle, that Is with the exception of the British quarters. 490 00:42:48,160 --> 00:42:51,118 I gave my order, and made It clear that It was to be obeyed. 491 00:42:52,560 --> 00:42:54,995 I must ask you to understand my difficulty. 492 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:56,354 Difficulty? 493 00:42:56,440 --> 00:42:59,956 My security officer now wishes to search the British quarters. 494 00:43:00,480 --> 00:43:03,791 If I were to refuse It would place me In an Impossible situation 495 00:43:04,440 --> 00:43:06,750 In relation to higher authority. 496 00:43:08,760 --> 00:43:12,799 I did not give my word to higher authority. I gave It to you. 497 00:43:13,320 --> 00:43:16,278 I must make It understood that any search of the British quarters 498 00:43:16,360 --> 00:43:18,874 for a Polish Officer will be a direct breach of good faith. 499 00:43:20,160 --> 00:43:23,755 I respect everything you say, Colonel, but I have no choice. 500 00:43:24,880 --> 00:43:27,952 Now, you and I know that It Is a mere formality, nothing more. Mmm? 501 00:43:30,120 --> 00:43:31,918 But, with regret, 502 00:43:32,680 --> 00:43:36,150 I must ask you to assemble all your officers In their quarters at once. 503 00:44:02,000 --> 00:44:03,638 Herr Leutnant! Herr Leutnant! 504 00:44:11,280 --> 00:44:12,315 Gut 505 00:44:15,560 --> 00:44:17,949 Colonel Preston, If you please. 506 00:44:33,000 --> 00:44:34,673 You can come out now. 507 00:45:04,040 --> 00:45:06,680 From your Red Cross parcels, I think, Colonel 508 00:45:09,160 --> 00:45:11,629 I shall Inform the Kommandant of this, Colonel, 509 00:45:11,720 --> 00:45:14,030 He will no doubt wish to speak to you about It. 510 00:45:31,880 --> 00:45:34,793 Which one of you disobeyed my orders? 511 00:45:40,160 --> 00:45:43,596 Gentlemen, you are officers who hold the King's Commission, 512 00:45:43,680 --> 00:45:47,116 not a bunch of schoolboys, I will ask the question once again. 513 00:45:47,200 --> 00:45:49,191 Which one of you disobeyed my order? 514 00:45:53,640 --> 00:45:55,392 You? - Yes, sir. 515 00:45:57,120 --> 00:46:00,317 Why? - It seemed like a good opportunity, sir. 516 00:46:00,920 --> 00:46:02,319 Explain yourself. 517 00:46:02,520 --> 00:46:04,280 I didn't think they'd Look for him here, sir. 518 00:46:04,600 --> 00:46:05,715 Go on. 519 00:46:06,600 --> 00:46:09,114 He was going to hole up till the hue and cry died down, 520 00:46:09,200 --> 00:46:11,396 then he was going to take my place when we went to the exercise park 521 00:46:11,480 --> 00:46:15,872 and go to ground In the air raid shelter there and then try and... 522 00:46:16,680 --> 00:46:19,832 With whom did you discuss this plan? - No one, sir. 523 00:46:21,120 --> 00:46:24,476 Just a bright Idea that the pair of you cooked up, Is that It? 524 00:46:25,080 --> 00:46:27,833 Yes, sir. But It could have worked... - Could It? 525 00:46:29,760 --> 00:46:33,515 So far, I have witnessed two escape attempts from this camp, 526 00:46:33,600 --> 00:46:36,592 neither of which stood the remotest possible chance of success. 527 00:46:37,560 --> 00:46:40,791 Now, gentlemen, Just get It through your heads that you are not escapers. 528 00:46:40,880 --> 00:46:42,598 You are failed escapers. 529 00:46:43,000 --> 00:46:44,399 And you will go on falling 530 00:46:44,480 --> 00:46:47,154 as long as you behave like boy scouts at a summer camp. 531 00:46:50,240 --> 00:46:54,029 We are deep In Germany, 400 miles from the Swiss border. 532 00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:57,398 Now, to have any chance of success, 533 00:46:57,840 --> 00:47:00,480 an escape attempt must be discussed and approved, 534 00:47:00,960 --> 00:47:02,394 knowledge pooled and help given. 535 00:47:02,480 --> 00:47:05,154 How far do you think you are going to get 536 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:08,079 without civilian clothes, Identification paper, 537 00:47:08,320 --> 00:47:10,834 money, maps, a route, a cover story. 538 00:47:11,560 --> 00:47:14,791 Now, all these things need careful planning and good discipline. 539 00:47:15,640 --> 00:47:17,199 We needed time, gentlemen. 540 00:47:17,280 --> 00:47:20,830 We needed the Germans off our backs, lulled Into a false sense of security. 541 00:47:20,920 --> 00:47:24,151 Now, we had some prospect of gaining that time, but now we won't get It 542 00:47:24,520 --> 00:47:26,272 because you had a bright Idea. 543 00:47:26,760 --> 00:47:28,398 Because you thought you saw a good opportunity. 544 00:47:28,480 --> 00:47:30,949 Because at your age you think you know It all. 545 00:47:31,040 --> 00:47:32,713 You and a number of others amongst you. 546 00:47:50,480 --> 00:47:54,439 A direct breach of good faith I believe you said, Colonel Preston. 547 00:47:56,240 --> 00:47:59,790 Am I to assume I can no longer take the word of the Senior British Officer? 548 00:48:02,600 --> 00:48:04,511 I.am entitled to an explanation, Colonel 549 00:48:05,440 --> 00:48:06,555 I have none to offer. 550 00:48:08,040 --> 00:48:11,396 You agreed to cooperate with my policy of segregation, 551 00:48:12,000 --> 00:48:15,231 If, In return, I would obtain your Red Cross parcels. 552 00:48:16,560 --> 00:48:19,313 I went through considerable trouble to get that consignment. 553 00:48:19,400 --> 00:48:22,836 It was not easy, but I felt I was dealing with an honorable man. 554 00:48:24,000 --> 00:48:28,437 So, having got your parcels, you at once break your word. 555 00:48:30,000 --> 00:48:32,150 Is this your conception of honor In the British Army? 556 00:48:32,240 --> 00:48:33,833 Sir. - The Kommandant is addressing me, Muir. 557 00:48:33,920 --> 00:48:35,718 Yes, sir, but I... - Be quiet, man! 558 00:48:40,760 --> 00:48:43,957 May I ask If one of your officers disobeyed your orders, Colonel? 559 00:48:45,480 --> 00:48:48,836 Internal discipline among the British officers Is my concern. 560 00:48:49,320 --> 00:48:52,199 That, of course, would put a completely different 561 00:48:53,040 --> 00:48:55,111 complexion on the matter. 562 00:48:56,200 --> 00:48:58,430 The officer concerned will be punished, 563 00:48:58,520 --> 00:49:00,875 but there would be no need to withdraw any privileges. 564 00:49:01,720 --> 00:49:04,553 There Is only one officer responsible and that Is myself. 565 00:49:05,640 --> 00:49:09,076 1 respect what you say, Kommandant, but I accept full responsibility. 566 00:49:12,480 --> 00:49:16,713 Very well, Colonel It will be 14 days' solitary confinement. 567 00:49:18,960 --> 00:49:20,712 Also there will be five Appells a day 568 00:49:20,800 --> 00:49:23,360 at two hourly Intervals for the next seven days. 569 00:49:23,440 --> 00:49:25,158 If there Is any breach of the rules during that time, 570 00:49:25,240 --> 00:49:27,550 this will be extended to another seven days and so on. 571 00:49:27,640 --> 00:49:30,792 You have no right to Issue a general punishment for a specific offense. 572 00:49:31,760 --> 00:49:34,673 If you choose to make up your own rules, Colonel, 573 00:49:35,360 --> 00:49:36,998 I must make up mine also. 574 00:49:38,200 --> 00:49:40,589 Perhaps It will teach your officers to obey orders. 575 00:49:52,240 --> 00:49:56,473 Well, gentlemen, I'm sorry, It appears you're going to be spending 576 00:49:57,440 --> 00:49:59,909 the next week more or less permanently on parade. 577 00:50:00,240 --> 00:50:03,119 No, Jerry'll get Just as fed up with It as we shall, sir. 578 00:50:03,600 --> 00:50:05,352 Yes, possibly. 579 00:50:05,440 --> 00:50:07,477 As regards the Polish officers, 580 00:50:07,560 --> 00:50:10,029 we revert to the former policy of liaison. 581 00:50:10,880 --> 00:50:14,271 But gentlemen, I will be obliged In future 582 00:50:14,880 --> 00:50:17,190 If my orders are carried out to the letter. 583 00:50:41,960 --> 00:50:43,598 Thank you, Baker.