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Ten Hut!

Morning gentlemen. As you were.

I realize that I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but here goes anyway.

Take off 0400, which brings us over the French coast just before dawn.

Pick up our fighter cover here at Roen and head on in from there.

Our target, same as yesterday, day before that, and the week before that.

The rail yards at Monsoinne.

Colonel Jabko, Sir.

Lieutenant Tate.

Are we ever gonna get off this milk run, Sir.

You don't like soft missions, Lieutenant.

No Sir.

3 hours in 3 hours back day after day.

A man could fall over in a dead faint from sheer boredom.

I'm uh, fully aware of the situation, Lieutenant. And you'll be happy to know that I've taken steps to remedy it.

Lieutenant Perry.

Yes Sir.

The memo.

Oh! Yes Sir.

From the office of the commanding officer to the 465th bomber wing. Subject, recreation.

There will be a dance held at the officer's mess, starting at 20 hundred hours this day July 7th.

Nurses from the 49th EVAC hospital will attend.

There will be heavy drinking, and no curfew.

(boisterous cheering and clapping)

Hobey Jabko command.

Any questions.

(laughter)

Lieutenant, you may continue the brief.

Yes Sir.

The weather will be mostly clear with scattered clouds.

Visibility, 10 miles.

You'll fly at an altitude of 14,000 feet until you reach the coast...

Just another milk run. That's what it started out to be.

But it didn't end that way.

We hit the French coast at daylight and broke off in groups of three.

(Bombs whistle noisily)

When we reached Roen the Germans began to throw everything they had at us.

Fire!

We found ourselves knee-deep in 109s.

Before our fighters could get 'em off our back, the ship on my right got it and began to fall away.

I was watching her go when my starboard engine caught fire. I tried to stay in the air, but I couldn't.

So, I pushed the jump button and headed for the nearest exit. I was the last one out.

Everything was suddenly very quiet, like the war was a million miles away.

But it wasn't. It was directly below me and I was about to land square on top of it.

Knock it off, Fergus.

Fergus, I told you to knock it off.

I thought I saw something.

What?

I don't know.

Maybe..Did you see it Caje.

No. I didn't see anything.

I hate them things.

Yeah, sure Braddock. You show up pretty good.

Pssst.

It's Saunders.

What did you see?

Fergus, he's a little trigger happy.

I thought I saw something Sarge.

Well, maybe you did, lots of infiltrators.

Around here?

Over at big company.

Did they get 'em.

They got 'em, but not before they got two of our guys.

They dress like Frenchmen and there could be more of them.

Just keep on the watch.

Just keep awake.

That hitch jelly saw.

I know I saw something.

American, American..

He said he was an American.

Tiff, RBR, He's an officer.

Medic!

Go on, get a medic.

He's one of our guys.

and I shot him.

I'm an American.

Lieutenant Dave.

Ai, Ai Fo.

Air Force.

No, no.

Are you a flier?

465 bomb force.

465 bomb force.

shot down 2 months ago.

shot down 2 months ago.

Col. Jabko's OK, Col. Jabko's OK.

Hobey Jabko?

It's a farm, mechanche, farm.

Where, where is the farm Lieutenant?

2 kilometers north of Melanche.

Olivier's farm, get Col. Jabko, get Jabko, get...

Lieutenant, when did you leave. Sorry Lieutenant. He's had it.

Lieutenant, when did you leave. Sorry Lieutenant. He's had it.

Dear god.

Lieutenant. It isn't everyday a soldier gets the opportunity to forsake the dull boring drudgery of combat.

A nice exciting glorious mission.

My men haven't been off the line for 3 weeks Sir.

They're coming apart at the seams. What happened proves that.

Lieutenant.

This came from upstairs to Division, from Division to Regiment, Regiment to me.

Colonel Jabko's a little more important than you and I may think.

He's a wing commander.

Yes Sir.

His picture's been on magazine covers.

Send in the best man available.

And you're it.

I'm flattered Sir.

Report to Division CP at 1400 hours.

G2 will brief you there. I'll have a jeep and a driver standing by to take you over.

Thank you Sir.

Boy, he sure was stupid.

Who was what?

That mister wild blue yonder there what's his name, Lieutenant Tate.

Man, he sure was stupid.

Cause I killed him.

No, because he let you kill him.

Wait a minute, Caje. We had just as much to do with it.

Barging into a gun emplacement in a combat area like that.

Even without yelling or identifying himself.

What did you expect, with all those German flares going off.

Maybe he should have advertised to them who he was.

It's over. Knock it off.

Has anybody figured out why they pulled us off the line yet.

Probably to give us a chance to rest.

Ha ha ha.

Give me a chance to take a bath.

Maybe if I use my helmet.

How did you make out at Division, Lieutenant?

We're moving out tonight.

This is Monsieur Gallard. He's a maquisard. He'll lead us in.

Sergeant Saunders.

Sergeant. You will be going with us?

No, You stay here with Johannsen. He'll handle the platoon.

I'm taking Braddock, Fergus and Caje.

Lieutenant, the men are taking it pretty bad about Lieutenant Tate.

They'll have to live with it, Sergeant.

Have them assembled and ready to move out at 2100 hours.

We'll meet at the edge of the Bivouac area.

Light packs, extra ammo, grenades. I'll get carbines.

Yes Sir.

Alright, this is it Let's go.

Braddock.

Braddock, what do you think you're doing.

I'm gonna take a bath.

That is, I thought I was gonna take a bath.

But I'm..

I'm not gonna take a bath, am I.

The farmhouse is about 18 kilometers north of here, about here.

That's where Colonel Jabko is supposed to be holed up.

Things are pretty fluid out there. Anything can happen.

Once we move out we'll have to play it by ear.

Gallard here, he knows the way. He's made the contacts, he'll lead us through.

Lieutenant Tate, He was badly shot up. How do we know that what we heard was right.

How do we know that Colonel Jabko's even alive.

We don't. Come on. Let's go.

Monsieur, this is your transportation.

Do you really think we can make it Sir, in broad daylight.

Gallard's done it before.

Anytime you're ready Lieutenant.

Alright, get aboard.

Got the necessary papers and rations Sgt. If I ever speak with the Germans.

I hope that's all he's given us.

If we run into any roadblocks he'll bluff it through.

What if he can't?

No confidence, Braddock.

That's what I've always liked. The scenic route.

Boy Braddock. I wish the Sergeant had let you take that bath.

Listen up, there are Germans ahead.

Checkpoint at the bridge.

Bonjours.

Papieres.

Was ist es, Sie tragen.

Gem�se.

You spekken sir en good deuthe.

ich danke Ihnen.

Raus aus dem Fahrzeug.

Was die Sache.

Ich will nicht versehentlich erschie�en.

Le stal iz en aur der.

I memorize the bauer.

Take it easy. Take it easy.

Are you alright.

Fergus got it.

One in the gut, Lieutenant.

Lucky, it could have been worse.

How far is the Oliviers farm.

The next farm,2 km only, this road the bigger house on the right, with a small barn across from it, if we hurry.

Want to stop this bleeding first. Besides, it will be dark in an hour. Want to wait till then, it'll be better.

But your wounded.

We'll get him there.

You better get this load of vegetables into the town. They'll start to think something's fishy.

Fishy?

Qu'est-ce que cela veut dire?

Suspicious, the Germans.

Ah oui, then, listen Lieutenant.

There are 3 at the farm unless some of the little cousins are about.

When you arrive in

you will use this pack of cigarettes with the black feather.

That will help you to be identified.

(dog barking, noisy chickens)

It is nothing cheri.

Nothing.

Gallant cannot come tonight.

And I hope he never comes.

I must admit, the survival books never told us it would be like this.

No darling, no.

I mean it.

I want to stay with you always.

The months we had together they are everything to me.

I don't want them to end. I cannot let you go.

Oh, Denise, Denise.

Yes, say it again. I am your Denise.

That must be it Sir.

Better be.

(Knock knock) (Knock knock knock knock)

Qu'il y a.

Je suis Caje.

Ouvrir la porte, nous sommes Gallard et ses amis.

Gallard. Trois amis de Maquis de deux village.

Right, Sir.

Entree, I speak English, en peu.

I have 2 more men. One of them is wounded.

Il ya deux aux hommes , l'un a �t� bless�.

Ici? Where? Hurry Hurry.

Please, don't.

Oh, honey. You please don't.

Get him cleaned up and as comfortable as possible.

Caje, you're first up for guard duty.

Right, Sir.

Lieutenant. I'm Colonel Jabko.

So glad to see you fellas.

Colonel, Lieutenant Hanley.

What happened.

A German checkpoint. One of my men took a slug in the stomach.

How is he?

Not good.

A Patrone, Is there a doctor, a docteur, in the village, comprenez.

I understand. I'm sorry. Nobody to come here now.

I ask my wife to fix you some food.

Is that the, uh, only place you had any trouble.

Yeah. We came through with Polain Gallard.

Met him?

If it wasn't for Gallard I wouldn't be here. Where is he now?

He went to the village wherever that is. Said he'd be here when he could.

And we're all supposed to get back with him. Is that the idea?

Yes Sir.

Actually, what Division has planned.

Denise, this is Lieutenant Hanley. Denise lives here with her aunt and uncle.

How are you, maintenant.

How do you do?

I saw outside you had someone wounded. Can I help him.

No thanks. I think we done about all we can.

You will all stay here until he's better?

You will all stay here until he's better?

Well, I, um

I don't know exactly what we're gonna do yet. That depends upon what Gallard wants to do.

Can't expect the Oliviers to put up a whole squad, not for very long.

The Bosche has not even been here, for 2 weeks almost.

That's what I mean. We're running out of luck Honey.

You would say that.

You told me you were the luckiest pilot in this Air Force.

We are lucky ..around here.

(Fergus is breathing rapidly and mumbling)

Pssst, Caje.

Over here Braddock.

You can hit the sack buddy.

Sure need it.

Hey uh, how's Fergus.

Still out. Did you see anything.

Nah, nothing. Just a few planes. A little bit of artillery in the southwest. Not a soul along the road.

What's the colonel and the Lieutenant have in mind, You know?

Beats me.

Say, Where do you suppose the old Frenchman with the truck is.

Gallard?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Him I would love to see on that road.

Four of us had to report on our way to the IRP, when over Roen, they sent up 109's all over the place. They blew up, and we saw two parachutes.

I was lucky, like Denise said. Well, maybe not too lucky. I got some iron in my leg, could'a been worse.

Then I landed in a plowed field, but the jerries were busy looking for some of the other guys, instead of me.

Farmer saw me, turned me over to the underground, here I am.

Not much longer, I hope.

Yeah... how big is that truck.

We barely got in Sir.Why?

Any idea when your division is planning to push through here.

Me? No Sir.

Well, the way they move when they do move. How long did you say it'd take them to get here.

4 days, a week. Wouldn't take them too long.

(noises heard outside)

You got a man out there Lieutenant.

Yeah.

(More rustling noises)

(knock knock) (knock knock knock knock)

Oui?

(A reply, in french)

Gallard.

Jabko,hommes. It is glad to see you.

Everything alright.

I will tell you.

La Patrone et madam asleep. Uh huh.

And your wounded?

Very weak.

We cannot leave any too soon in any event.

What's the problem.

The delay, I had in Masai.

There is a leak, in our organization.

We are afraid, there could be a traitor.

4 weeks ago, the men hiding with Mr. Bojoun, discovered, killed with Bojoun.

Three weeks ago, the Englishman. I think I told you we were hiding. We pass him almost through the line.

He, and the contact man in place. Both discovered and killed.

And, the FFI woman, reach almost the channel, caught like a fish in the net.

Yes Gentlemen. This is not good. Three.

Then, you know Tate.

Alors, we don't know what to think.

Tate? What about Tate?

You explain?

Explain what?

No.

What's he talking about Lieutenant. What about Tate?

Well sir. As it happened.

Leslie. He's a friend of mine. You tell me anything you know.

He was in civilian clothes. He made it almost to our position when he was shot.

We shot him...killed.

What stupid outfit did that?

My platoon.

Then why did they send you, to apologize.

Sir, I know, nobody can say anything that's going to help.

No mister. I don't think there is.

Your men do a fool thing like that and I'm supposed to go along with you merrily on my way.

One big happy family. Let bygones be bygones.

Colonel, I didn't ask for this mission. I was sent.

It's a dirty detail, and right now my men don't care what you think.

That's enough Lieutenant.

We cannot decide in any event.

Tomorrow I hope to see my chief. Then the final decision will be made.

Make them now.

There is only one thing to do.

Denise, what are you saying?

We would be fools to let you go back now.

The allies are coming this far very soon, very soon. You're safe here.

You're never safe. Nobody's ever safe.

My orders are to get you back with the utmost speed and safety.

And right now Lieutenant, my orders can countermand yours.

I can't force the colonel to go with us.

There is no reason to leave. You cannot leave.

If it is revealed that colonel Jabko is here.

How many people know.

Very few. But very few knew about the Englishman and Goughon.

Or girl from the FFI.

Stay.

Stay with us.

(singing in bathtub in nonsense french)

Bonjour.

Bonjour.

Comment vous apres vous?

Bonjour a vous et tu.

Comment vous applex tous.

Uh, bonjour a applez toi.

Nous sen a la cousin de Denise.

Denise? Bonjour a vous Denise, likewise.

(boys giggle)

Quoi?

Quoi?

He joke.

Idi..yolk?

Crazy idi yolk.

Laisser, Marcel.

He joke.

I'm sorry. They are my cousins from the farm beyond.

They came to get some eggs this morning.

But if they saw me and the other guys.

Don't worry, monsieur.

Is the water hot?

Fine, uh...fine thanks fine.

Anything you need?

Need? No No, I don't need anything.

May I scrub your back?

Scrub my back?

Say, I'm kinda glad you asked that question.

Braddock?

Fergus just cashed in.

He never came to.

Now what?

I don't know.

All the brass is in there.

Did the colonel ask you about Tate?

Yeah.

In a very few well chosen words.

Me too.

Now that Fergus is gone, there will be more room in the truck.

Look, They can squeeze in anybody they want. I just want to go back where we came from. This waiting around here is bugging me.

(many voices heard in farmhouse)

(Caje and farmers wife talking in french)

Sir, I don't think we can wait for the underground to get us out.

The longer we stay, the greater danger we're in.

The French underground got you men in, Lieut. and they'll get us all out, if we leave.

There is always the risk, but the German contact guy can cut us off completely.

I don't know what the best route is. If we have to make a fight for it, we're all packed in that truck like sardines.

No route is the best route. In the war there is fate, and bad luck.

And stupidity. And traitors.

And stupidity. And traitors.

Parfois ce est a mon dieu.

Who knows, who knows. We do our best.

Where are you going, Lieutenant?

With the colonel's permission I'm going out to relieve Braddock.

Gallard, if we leave and then the Germans find out that the Oliviers and Denise were hiding me.

There is no room for all, Colonel. There is no room in the truck for all.

What is it Denise.

Anything wrong?

No.

Do you have any cigarettes.

I think so.

Thank You.

You have to take him away.

Well, that's not entirely up to me.

You said you and your men could go back without him, if you wished.

He said maybe.

I could persuade him, I think. If I could persuade you.

I love him.

He's everything.

He came to me weary and tired, and with a bad leg.

Exhausted from the war. Exhausted from leading too many missions.

And I, I healed him.

And I, I healed him.

For me, there's never been another man.

Not before the war, not now.

And

I want him to stay, here on my uncle's farm. Relieve some of the war.

And I find the man I've wanted all my life.

Its not up to me.

A little, yes.

It is a little up to you.

How can I persuade you?

What can I do for you to convince you?

Denise Olivier, you're quite a girl.

Thank you.

For this, yet now I thank you.

(loud voices, silverware clinking as food is served)

(many french voices)

(several vehicles are heard)

Vehicles coming this way.

Have one of your men cover the side of the road. Braddock.

We must get to the woods.

Go on. Go on.

(German, orders)

(Knock knock)

(Knock knock knock)

Suche Haus.

Olivier.

Gespr�ch.

Wie viele sind hier.

Mon Kapitan. J'ai pas pas lard, mange que trois plaques.

And its well known that you do understand English.

Yes.

You, your wife, and Denise. All of you, don't you.

Come here.

Do you practice the English with the English pilots and saboteurs who parachute down.

or with the Americans and Canadians you keep from time to time.

There's nobody here.

Madam.

Come here.

How many did you have here?

Mademoiselle.

Come here.

Who was the man you buried here today?

American

French.

Who was he?

It's easier to talk to me than to the Gestapo.

Where did he come from?

You have been seen Olivier. We have the body. How did he get the wound?

There's nobody here, monsieur.

You're all Loyal farmers. Loyal to the Third Reich, obeying all the laws.

You do not belong to the underground and don't listen to any forbidden radio.

Been entertaining a guest.

Captain, one can explain.

Yes of course. Bullet wound to the stomach. Fatal wounds requiring burial.

(A single shot)

(machine gun fire in house)

Dammit, I think that's all of them.

Gallard, what happened in the house. There's no time.

Gallard, what happened in the house. There's no time.

We got to..

Hurry, come on.

We must leave here.

Get to the truck.

D�pechons. D�pechons.

Denise...Denise.

They were murdered where they stood.

And the Germans knew about Fergus. They knew he was here.

Gallard, we got to get moving.

Denise, why did they not murder you where you stood?

What are you saying, Gallard.

Why do the Germans want to keep you alive?

You heard the firing, outside.

A squeeze of the trigger, one second, that would be easy.

Why did they not kill you Denise. Are you too useful to them.

No.

Tell him to stop.

Why did they leave you alive, Denise? Why?

Why did they leave you alive, Denise? Why?

I love you cheri, I love you.

Why?

Don't look at me like that, please.

Why?

WHY!

It's all very simple why.

I did it for you, for you.

Yes and all the others.

I did it for you, only you.

As long as I informed on the others, I could keep you safe with me.

I had to. I did it for you, cheri, for you.

Let's go.

Don't leave me.

Please! Don't leave me.

I will not kill you now, what you deserve. But wherever you try to hide,

Anywhere at all, we will find you. You know we will find you.

Please. Don't leave me.

Please, please, please.

Listen up. It's Checkpoint, at the bridge.

(whistle)

Bang.

Hey frenchie, you got a pass.

Yes, yes. I have a pass, several of them, including a colonel.

Come on. Come on. Help me to unload.

End of the line Sir.

Colonel, call on us anytime.

Why, Lieutenant Hanley, how are you?

Littlejohn.

How are you Charlie?

Braddock, how was it, Rob?

Good morning, Colonel.

It's good to have you back.

Thank you, Lieutenant.

Sorry that you missed the dance.

So was I.

(phone rings)

Lieutenant Perry?

Yes Sir. It's Operations Sir.

Colonel Jabko. Roger. I got it.

Colonel Jabko. Roger. I got it.

Colonel Jabko. Roger. I got it.

The target sir?

The rail yards at Monsonne.

Another milk run.

Yeah.

Another milk run.

Subtitles by Jack T