1 00:00:28,612 --> 00:00:31,448 We're pinned down because we can't get air support! 2 00:00:31,740 --> 00:00:33,784 Nobody's getting any air support! 3 00:00:33,992 --> 00:00:37,204 Put fire into this battalion, or I'll get somebody who can. 4 00:00:37,412 --> 00:00:38,705 Major! 5 00:00:39,164 --> 00:00:40,832 -You the executive officer here? -Yes, sir. 6 00:00:41,041 --> 00:00:42,376 -Your name? -WaIker. 7 00:00:42,584 --> 00:00:44,294 You're now commanding officer. 8 00:00:44,503 --> 00:00:46,922 You've got 4 hours to break through that beachhead. 9 00:00:58,433 --> 00:01:03,272 50,000 men on this island would like to shoot that son of a bitch. 10 00:01:38,515 --> 00:01:41,852 Please take me home. Take me home. 11 00:01:42,728 --> 00:01:45,397 Please take me home. Take me home. 12 00:02:09,213 --> 00:02:14,343 -There he goes, "Old Blood and Guts. " -Yeah, our blood. His guts. 13 00:02:21,725 --> 00:02:23,143 Hi, how are you, son? 14 00:02:31,026 --> 00:02:32,819 Where are you from, Gomez? 15 00:02:34,196 --> 00:02:36,114 California, sir. 16 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:37,950 Me too. 17 00:02:38,408 --> 00:02:42,329 -Where were you hit? -In the chest, sir. 18 00:02:42,913 --> 00:02:44,206 Well... 19 00:02:44,623 --> 00:02:49,795 ...this might be interesting to you. The last German I saw had no chest. 20 00:02:50,295 --> 00:02:52,130 Didn't have any head either. 21 00:02:54,216 --> 00:02:56,093 You get well quickly, son. 22 00:04:52,876 --> 00:04:54,545 What's the matter with you? 23 00:04:58,507 --> 00:05:01,426 I guess I just can't take it, sir. 24 00:05:05,430 --> 00:05:06,849 What did you say? 25 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:12,229 It's my nerves, sir. 26 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:16,650 I just can't stand the shelling anymore. 27 00:05:19,194 --> 00:05:21,029 Your nerves? 28 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:25,826 Hell, you're just a goddamn coward. 29 00:05:28,287 --> 00:05:29,538 Shut up! 30 00:05:31,832 --> 00:05:34,168 I won't have a yellow bastard crying... 31 00:05:34,543 --> 00:05:36,879 ...in front of these brave, wounded men. 32 00:05:40,257 --> 00:05:41,675 Shut up! 33 00:05:44,428 --> 00:05:48,140 Don't admit this yellow bastard. Nothing wrong with him. 34 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:53,103 I won't have sons of bitches afraid to fight stink up this place of honor. 35 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:56,273 You're going back to the front, my friend. 36 00:05:56,481 --> 00:06:01,111 You may get shot, you may get killed, but you're going up to the fighting. 37 00:06:01,737 --> 00:06:05,240 Either that or I'll stand you up in front of a firing squad. 38 00:06:05,699 --> 00:06:09,828 I should shoot you myself, you bastard! Get him out of here! 39 00:06:12,122 --> 00:06:13,582 Send him up to the front! 40 00:06:13,832 --> 00:06:17,961 You hear me? You goddamn coward! 41 00:06:27,054 --> 00:06:29,223 I won't have cowards in my army. 42 00:06:59,711 --> 00:07:01,171 I had to kick a few butts... 43 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:05,634 ...but Truscott finally broke through to those people on the beach. 44 00:07:05,884 --> 00:07:08,011 Have you seen the casualty lists? 45 00:07:08,762 --> 00:07:10,264 Yes, I've seen them. 46 00:07:11,181 --> 00:07:12,891 What's the word from the coast road? 47 00:07:13,100 --> 00:07:15,978 The 3rd Division's east of Brolo, heading toward Messina. 48 00:07:16,186 --> 00:07:19,606 Let's get over there. I want to go in with the troops. 49 00:07:19,857 --> 00:07:22,818 You go ahead, George. I'm not very good at that. 50 00:07:24,570 --> 00:07:26,154 General Bradley... 51 00:07:26,363 --> 00:07:29,867 ...it's time to consider how many casualties we'd have... 52 00:07:30,075 --> 00:07:33,453 ...if we were still crawling on that goddamn road. 53 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:02,084 Forward, march! 54 00:09:20,477 --> 00:09:22,437 Don't smirk, Patton. I shan't kiss you. 55 00:09:23,605 --> 00:09:28,735 Pity. I shaved close this morning to prepare for getting smacked by you. 56 00:09:37,494 --> 00:09:39,413 Forward, march! 57 00:10:14,281 --> 00:10:16,325 You wanted to see me, George? 58 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,871 Got a letter here from Ike. 59 00:10:29,588 --> 00:10:32,799 I was rereading Caesar's Commentaries last night. 60 00:10:35,469 --> 00:10:40,224 In battle, Caesar wore a red robe to distinguish him from his men. 61 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:43,018 I was struck by that fact because-- 62 00:10:45,771 --> 00:10:49,483 "Despicable. " First time anybody's ever applied that word to me. 63 00:10:49,775 --> 00:10:54,071 Well, at least it's a personal reprimand, it's not official. 64 00:10:54,279 --> 00:10:57,824 The man was yellow. He should've been tried for cowardice and shot. 65 00:10:58,075 --> 00:11:02,454 People have taken a lot worse than a little kick in the pants. 66 00:11:02,704 --> 00:11:06,166 I ruffled his pride a bit. What's that compared to war? 67 00:11:06,834 --> 00:11:10,921 Two weeks ago at Palermo they said I was the greatest general... 68 00:11:11,129 --> 00:11:15,509 -...since Stonewall Jackson. -Now they draw cartoons about you. 69 00:11:15,676 --> 00:11:17,636 Dirty bastard! 70 00:11:18,095 --> 00:11:22,224 They got me holding a little Gl and kicking him with an iron boot. 71 00:11:22,432 --> 00:11:24,893 You see that, what's on my boot? A swastika. 72 00:11:25,185 --> 00:11:28,480 On my boot. An iron boot with a swastika! 73 00:11:32,985 --> 00:11:36,405 "You will apologize to the soldier you slapped... 74 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:41,243 ...to all doctors and nurses present in the tent at the time... 75 00:11:41,535 --> 00:11:44,580 ...to every patient in the tent who can be reached... 76 00:11:44,997 --> 00:11:48,333 ...and last but not least to the 7th Army as a whole... 77 00:11:48,750 --> 00:11:51,628 ...through individual units, one at a time. " 78 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,302 God, I... 79 00:12:00,012 --> 00:12:01,597 ...feel low. 80 00:12:08,645 --> 00:12:10,189 Oh, God... 81 00:12:10,439 --> 00:12:12,316 ... Thou art my God. 82 00:12:13,317 --> 00:12:15,402 Early will I seek Thee. 83 00:12:16,069 --> 00:12:19,156 My soul thirsteth for Thee. 84 00:12:19,406 --> 00:12:23,869 My flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land. 85 00:12:24,077 --> 00:12:27,706 So as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary. 86 00:12:27,915 --> 00:12:31,084 My soul followeth hard after Thee. 87 00:12:32,044 --> 00:12:36,131 But those that seek my soul to destroy it... 88 00:12:36,298 --> 00:12:39,801 ...shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 89 00:12:40,469 --> 00:12:43,722 They shall fall by the sword. 90 00:12:43,931 --> 00:12:47,726 They shall be apportioned for foxes. 91 00:12:48,810 --> 00:12:51,897 But the king shall rejoice in God. 92 00:12:52,731 --> 00:12:56,193 Everyone that sweareth by him shall glory. 93 00:12:56,944 --> 00:13:01,281 But the mouth of them that speak lies... 94 00:13:01,949 --> 00:13:04,243 ...shall be stopped. 95 00:13:08,539 --> 00:13:10,749 Ten-hut! 96 00:13:12,835 --> 00:13:14,211 At ease. 97 00:13:26,932 --> 00:13:30,227 I thought I'd stand up here and let you people see... 98 00:13:32,104 --> 00:13:36,275 ...if I am as big a son of a bitch as some of you think I am. 99 00:13:41,154 --> 00:13:43,824 I assure you I had no intention... 100 00:13:44,700 --> 00:13:48,579 ...of being either harsh or cruel in my treatment of the... 101 00:13:49,204 --> 00:13:50,873 ...soldier in question. 102 00:13:55,878 --> 00:13:58,463 My sole purpose was to try to restore in him... 103 00:13:58,630 --> 00:14:01,717 ...some appreciation of his obligations as a man... 104 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:05,095 ...and as a soldier. 105 00:14:06,972 --> 00:14:09,183 lf one can shame a coward... 106 00:14:10,934 --> 00:14:15,314 ...I felt one might help him to regain his self-respect. 107 00:14:17,858 --> 00:14:19,443 This was on my mind. 108 00:14:21,778 --> 00:14:24,239 Now, I freely admit... 109 00:14:24,489 --> 00:14:26,575 ...that my method was wrong... 110 00:14:27,492 --> 00:14:29,745 ...but I hope you understand my motive... 111 00:14:31,163 --> 00:14:33,248 ...and will accept this... 112 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:35,542 ...explanation... 113 00:14:37,211 --> 00:14:38,670 ...and this... 114 00:14:40,756 --> 00:14:42,007 ...apology. 115 00:14:44,259 --> 00:14:47,596 -Dismissed. -Ten-hut! 116 00:14:53,685 --> 00:14:57,648 Good evening, general. I want to report on a private poll I'm taking. 117 00:14:57,814 --> 00:14:58,857 What poll? 118 00:14:59,107 --> 00:15:00,275 The fan mail. 119 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:03,320 Eleven percent con, 89 percent pro. 120 00:15:03,529 --> 00:15:08,033 And that 11 % of protest, in most cases, is both obscene and anonymous. 121 00:15:08,325 --> 00:15:11,995 But the pro letters are mostly from relatives and servicemen. 122 00:15:12,246 --> 00:15:15,791 "I want you to know we're proud our son is serving in your army. 123 00:15:15,999 --> 00:15:19,711 From the newspaper, we're not clear exactly what you did and why... 124 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:22,631 ...but we want you to know we're for you. 125 00:15:22,840 --> 00:15:24,675 Keep going, and God bless you. " 126 00:15:25,300 --> 00:15:27,094 Keep going, huh? 127 00:15:27,261 --> 00:15:28,720 Where? 128 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:36,770 I thought you might like a sip of wine, general. It's New Year's. 129 00:15:36,979 --> 00:15:39,147 You didn't celebrate at all last night. 130 00:15:46,905 --> 00:15:49,366 I'm sick of sitting around this... 131 00:15:49,616 --> 00:15:51,785 ...royal doghouse. 132 00:15:52,035 --> 00:15:54,997 We've taken Sicily. I'm ready for a new assignment. 133 00:15:55,664 --> 00:16:00,419 Maybe you've got it. Here's a radio message, just came in. 134 00:16:04,882 --> 00:16:06,008 Cod. 135 00:16:07,259 --> 00:16:08,677 I've been relieved. 136 00:16:11,013 --> 00:16:13,974 They've relieved me from command of the 7th Army. 137 00:16:14,808 --> 00:16:16,685 I don't believe it. 138 00:16:19,646 --> 00:16:20,689 Happy New Year. 139 00:16:27,112 --> 00:16:28,780 Just a minute, sir. 140 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:32,367 Since they're sure to give you another command... 141 00:16:32,534 --> 00:16:36,079 ...isn't it logical they'd relieve you here first? 142 00:16:37,247 --> 00:16:40,501 You mean command of all American troops going into Europe? 143 00:16:40,667 --> 00:16:44,296 It's possible. I know it's been discussed from time to time. 144 00:16:44,546 --> 00:16:49,009 The logic of it is so obvious, it couldn't mean anything else. 145 00:16:50,511 --> 00:16:55,057 Sir, I'm going to open this bottle of wine. 146 00:16:55,474 --> 00:16:56,808 No, Sir Cod... 147 00:16:57,100 --> 00:17:00,687 ...but if you find a bottle of cognac, I'll help you drink it. 148 00:17:07,903 --> 00:17:11,782 -How you feeling tonight, general? -Not bad, not bad at all. 149 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:15,077 -Get me some writing paper, will you? -Yes, sir. 150 00:17:15,827 --> 00:17:18,622 Your wife ever give you the devil for not writing? 151 00:17:18,830 --> 00:17:20,207 All the time, sir. 152 00:17:20,415 --> 00:17:24,419 Only I don't write as often as you do. Don't seem to get around to it. 153 00:17:25,295 --> 00:17:26,839 Lucky for us we got them. 154 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:31,260 Who wants to marry a couple of broken-down old horse captains? 155 00:17:31,426 --> 00:17:34,263 That's what my wife says to me every time I come home, sir. 156 00:17:35,430 --> 00:17:37,099 Why are you up so late, George? 157 00:17:37,307 --> 00:17:40,018 Thought you'd like a nice hot bath or something. 158 00:17:48,068 --> 00:17:51,572 I got this sleeping pill from the doc, just in case you need it. 159 00:17:52,823 --> 00:17:54,491 Sleeping pill! 160 00:17:54,992 --> 00:17:58,036 -What's going on here? -I heard the news, sir. 161 00:17:58,287 --> 00:18:01,582 -They announced it on the radio. -What news? 162 00:18:02,457 --> 00:18:07,004 About General Bradley, sir. How they gave him the top American command. 163 00:18:08,839 --> 00:18:10,132 Oh. 164 00:18:11,300 --> 00:18:12,634 Oh, yeah. 165 00:18:15,012 --> 00:18:18,265 I just thought you might be feeling kind of low, sir. 166 00:18:35,240 --> 00:18:38,285 Your writing things, sir. Here on the desk, sir. 167 00:18:38,869 --> 00:18:41,580 Yeah. Thank you, George. 168 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:45,375 One little dog face. 169 00:18:45,626 --> 00:18:49,004 One measly little slap. That's what done it. 170 00:18:51,673 --> 00:18:53,717 Ah, George. 171 00:36:56,675 --> 00:36:58,594 I wish I'd kissed the son of a bitch. 2 172 00:37:11,231 --> 00:37:14,735 In the greatest amphibious operation ever attempted... 173 00:37:14,943 --> 00:37:17,696 ...a predawn naval bombardment prepares the way... 174 00:37:17,863 --> 00:37:20,908 ...for allied soldiers to assault the Normandy beaches... 175 00:37:21,116 --> 00:37:24,745 ...and claw out a desperate foothold on the continent of Europe. 176 00:37:39,885 --> 00:37:45,140 I knew Montgomery couldn't take Caen on D-day or D-plus-1 0. And I said so. 177 00:37:45,349 --> 00:37:49,311 And here they are all hung up in the hedgerow country. 178 00:37:49,561 --> 00:37:53,649 They should pivot the way von Schlieffen planned it in World War I. 179 00:37:54,566 --> 00:37:58,278 Then we might get a chance to do some real broken field running. 180 00:37:59,279 --> 00:38:01,198 But they don't listen to me. 181 00:38:04,368 --> 00:38:06,828 What a way to enter the continent of Europe. 182 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:09,540 Along with all the rest of the spare parts. 183 00:38:10,165 --> 00:38:12,835 Sir, everything on this plane is high priority. 184 00:38:13,961 --> 00:38:17,798 Gen. Bradley wouldn't send for you unless he had something in mind. 185 00:38:17,965 --> 00:38:21,635 I'll tell you, Cod. I've learned my lesson. 186 00:38:22,219 --> 00:38:25,806 lf I ever do get another chance, I'm gonna keep my mouth shut. 187 00:38:27,641 --> 00:38:29,560 I'm gonna play the game. 188 00:38:29,977 --> 00:38:32,062 lf I forget, you remind me. 189 00:38:32,813 --> 00:38:37,150 -I'll give a gentle nudge in the ribs. -Give me a swift kick in the ass. 190 00:38:37,985 --> 00:38:39,236 Yes, sir. 191 00:39:01,091 --> 00:39:02,593 Welcome to France, sir. 192 00:39:02,801 --> 00:39:05,304 Hope the war's still on. Where's the boss? 193 00:39:05,512 --> 00:39:06,722 Right this way, sir. 194 00:39:43,967 --> 00:39:47,513 Patton, haven't seen you since Messina. 195 00:39:47,721 --> 00:39:48,764 How are you? 196 00:39:49,014 --> 00:39:51,725 You're doing a splendid job decoying the Jerries. 197 00:39:51,975 --> 00:39:54,520 You'll forgive me, I'm off to the front. 198 00:39:54,686 --> 00:39:56,522 Best of everything, old boy. 199 00:40:00,651 --> 00:40:02,152 By the way... 200 00:40:02,611 --> 00:40:06,031 ...intelligence confirms that I'm against Rommel again. 201 00:40:10,786 --> 00:40:12,120 Rommel. 202 00:40:14,081 --> 00:40:15,582 Hi, how are you, George? 203 00:40:16,500 --> 00:40:19,878 -Pretty fair, Brad. How are you? -Fine. 204 00:40:23,715 --> 00:40:25,926 Well. My, my. 205 00:40:26,093 --> 00:40:27,845 Isn't this plush? 206 00:40:28,095 --> 00:40:31,056 Looks like you're bucking for archbishop. 207 00:40:31,223 --> 00:40:34,518 Chet Hansen had this rig built for me. George, sit down. 208 00:40:35,143 --> 00:40:39,106 Ike wanted me to talk to you since we can level with each other. 209 00:40:39,314 --> 00:40:40,482 That's right. 210 00:40:41,358 --> 00:40:45,320 We're making 3rd Army operational when I take over 12th Army group. 211 00:40:45,487 --> 00:40:46,989 Do I get it? 212 00:40:47,573 --> 00:40:49,283 I'll be honest with you. 213 00:40:49,533 --> 00:40:51,201 I've had reservations. 214 00:40:52,035 --> 00:40:55,122 You've been my senior ever since I left the academy. 215 00:40:55,372 --> 00:40:59,293 You were the boss in North Africa and Sicily and I just thought... 216 00:41:00,586 --> 00:41:02,754 ...well, it might be a problem for us. 217 00:41:03,297 --> 00:41:04,882 It wouldn't bother me. 218 00:41:05,090 --> 00:41:07,092 There's one other thing. 219 00:41:07,384 --> 00:41:09,344 We're different kinds of people. 220 00:41:09,595 --> 00:41:12,431 Goddamn it, Brad, you're always right. 221 00:41:12,639 --> 00:41:17,102 With your brains and my screwy ideas, we make a great team, like in Sicily. 222 00:41:17,519 --> 00:41:21,815 Truthfully, if I had been your senior in Sicily, I would have relieved you. 223 00:41:24,318 --> 00:41:25,527 Brad... 224 00:41:27,279 --> 00:41:30,032 ...I'm not crawling on my belly to get a command. 225 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:32,868 For God's sake, get me in this fight. 226 00:41:34,453 --> 00:41:37,956 The only way out of the doghouse is to do something great. 227 00:41:38,165 --> 00:41:39,791 I gotta get back in the war! 228 00:41:40,042 --> 00:41:43,253 Hitler's own people tried to kill him a few days ago. 229 00:41:43,462 --> 00:41:45,756 First thing you know, it'll be over and... . 230 00:41:49,176 --> 00:41:50,385 I'll... 231 00:41:52,679 --> 00:41:55,599 ...keep my mouth shut. I'll behave myself. 232 00:41:58,477 --> 00:42:00,145 I give you my word. 233 00:42:03,982 --> 00:42:05,400 George... 234 00:42:06,068 --> 00:42:08,737 ...I've been working on a plan called Cobra. 235 00:42:09,279 --> 00:42:10,989 I'd like your opinion. 236 00:42:11,156 --> 00:42:13,617 We've been slugging through hedgerow country... 237 00:42:13,825 --> 00:42:16,995 ...half an acre a day and we've got to find a way out. 238 00:42:17,204 --> 00:42:18,789 I want to use this road. 239 00:42:18,997 --> 00:42:20,791 The Saint L�-Periers road. 240 00:42:20,999 --> 00:42:23,710 Monty will pin down the enemy forces at Caen. 241 00:42:23,919 --> 00:42:27,548 We'll pulverize an area 3 1 /2 miles wide with bombing. 242 00:42:27,798 --> 00:42:29,800 Then seven divisions will follow. 243 00:42:30,050 --> 00:42:35,222 The 3rd Army will swing around here, a sweeping end run right across France. 244 00:42:35,889 --> 00:42:37,266 What do you think? 245 00:42:38,517 --> 00:42:43,939 I think you'll need a screwball old cavalryman to command the 3rd Army. 246 00:42:45,065 --> 00:42:46,650 George... 247 00:42:48,735 --> 00:42:53,574 ...Ike came to that conclusion in London three months ago. 248 00:42:54,116 --> 00:42:55,450 He what? 249 00:42:56,285 --> 00:43:00,497 Why, that dirty--! I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 250 00:43:00,747 --> 00:43:02,749 I promise to keep my mouth shut. 251 00:44:59,324 --> 00:45:02,411 George could have the courtesy to tell us where he's going. 252 00:45:15,591 --> 00:45:19,219 Good God, look at that. Where you going, general? 253 00:45:19,469 --> 00:45:20,596 Berlin. 254 00:45:20,888 --> 00:45:24,725 I'm going to personally shoot that paper-hanging son of a bitch. 255 00:46:06,141 --> 00:46:09,561 Hold it. Hold it! 256 00:46:10,687 --> 00:46:12,105 This place isn't on the map. 257 00:46:12,314 --> 00:46:15,234 You know why? We've run clear off the map. 258 00:46:26,954 --> 00:46:29,540 Give George a headline, and he's good for another 30 miles. 259 00:47:28,891 --> 00:47:30,893 Atten-hut! 260 00:47:31,894 --> 00:47:33,187 Hold it! 261 00:47:37,482 --> 00:47:41,111 Pay attention. We're gonna clean this mess up right now. 262 00:47:41,445 --> 00:47:45,073 Let's move this vehicle out this way. This one out this way. 263 00:47:45,282 --> 00:47:48,202 Back that thing up there, and we'll take this one here. 264 00:47:48,410 --> 00:47:50,954 All right, get up off your ass. Let's go now! 265 00:48:02,674 --> 00:48:04,510 That's it. That's the way to move. 266 00:48:04,760 --> 00:48:07,596 Good boy. All right, come on. 267 00:48:07,930 --> 00:48:11,141 Come on, now. Here we go. Come on. That's it! 268 00:48:11,350 --> 00:48:13,268 That's it! Gun it! 269 00:48:13,810 --> 00:48:15,729 Gun that thing! 270 00:48:16,063 --> 00:48:17,814 Okay, come on. 271 00:48:19,483 --> 00:48:20,734 Watch it! 272 00:48:21,485 --> 00:48:23,862 Go, go, go! Come on. Hold it up. 273 00:48:24,112 --> 00:48:26,406 Come on, baby. Yeah, yeah. Come on. 274 00:48:27,533 --> 00:48:29,076 That's it. 275 00:48:29,743 --> 00:48:31,161 Come on, now. 276 00:48:33,789 --> 00:48:35,791 -Chet. -Yeah, will do. 277 00:48:38,669 --> 00:48:42,297 Come on, keep coming. Keep coming. Hold it up there. 278 00:48:45,175 --> 00:48:46,677 Now come on! Hold it! 279 00:48:46,927 --> 00:48:50,138 Hey, dummy, hold the fricking tank! 280 00:48:55,394 --> 00:48:56,895 That's it. Come on. 281 00:48:57,145 --> 00:48:58,480 Good boy. 282 00:49:01,316 --> 00:49:02,943 -Hold it up there. -General! 283 00:49:03,193 --> 00:49:05,487 General Bradley wants to have a word with you. 284 00:49:05,737 --> 00:49:08,615 Okay. Come on! 285 00:49:09,783 --> 00:49:14,162 Okay. Hold it up. Take over. 286 00:49:21,670 --> 00:49:24,381 George, you'd make a good traffic cop. 287 00:49:26,091 --> 00:49:28,760 George this drive has been magnificent... 288 00:49:28,969 --> 00:49:31,889 ...but I'm sorry to say I have to slow you down. 289 00:49:32,055 --> 00:49:36,226 -What the hell for? -We'll have to cut off your supplies. 290 00:49:36,518 --> 00:49:40,272 Gasoline, ammunition, everything. We're up against new priorities. 291 00:49:40,564 --> 00:49:44,151 -I think I smell Montgomery. -Take it easy, George. 292 00:49:44,401 --> 00:49:47,404 There are serious issues involved. Political issues. 293 00:49:47,696 --> 00:49:49,489 By God, it is Montgomery. 294 00:49:49,781 --> 00:49:53,660 The launching sites for the B-2 bombs are all in his area. 295 00:49:53,952 --> 00:49:55,996 Churchill wants those bases destroyed. 296 00:49:56,413 --> 00:49:59,583 Hitler kills more civilians in London than soldiers. 297 00:49:59,791 --> 00:50:01,502 Expect Montgomery to do anything? 298 00:50:02,294 --> 00:50:06,006 You give me gasoline and I'll gain ground with it, kill Germans too. 299 00:50:06,256 --> 00:50:08,175 Give me 400,000 gallons. I'll go to Berlin. 300 00:50:08,467 --> 00:50:10,010 George, I can't do it. 301 00:50:10,302 --> 00:50:12,221 The Siegfried line is an empty shell. 302 00:50:12,471 --> 00:50:14,640 They stripped the equipment and sent it east. 303 00:50:14,848 --> 00:50:17,684 It's crawling with cows. I can punch through in two days. 304 00:50:17,893 --> 00:50:20,896 There's no use in arguing with me. It wasn't my idea. 305 00:50:21,104 --> 00:50:23,148 Why did you pick me to command? 306 00:50:23,440 --> 00:50:25,484 I didn't pick you. 307 00:50:27,277 --> 00:50:28,820 Ike picked you. 308 00:50:32,157 --> 00:50:34,660 George, you have performed brilliantly. 309 00:50:35,035 --> 00:50:36,787 You are loyal, dedicated. 310 00:50:37,037 --> 00:50:39,873 You're one of the best I've got, but you don't know when to shut up. 311 00:50:40,082 --> 00:50:43,836 George, you're a pain in the neck. 312 00:50:47,506 --> 00:50:49,800 I have a lot of faults, Brad. 313 00:50:50,050 --> 00:50:52,469 But ingratitude isn't one of them. 314 00:50:52,719 --> 00:50:54,263 I owe you a lot. 315 00:50:55,389 --> 00:50:59,059 Hell, I know I'm a prima donna. I admit it. 316 00:50:59,351 --> 00:51:02,563 What I can't stand about Monty is, he won't admit it. 317 00:51:27,963 --> 00:51:31,175 Captain, the Bailey's run out of gas. 318 00:51:31,675 --> 00:51:33,427 The point tank has run out too. 319 00:51:35,095 --> 00:51:37,389 And there's a kraut column up ahead. 320 00:51:37,848 --> 00:51:39,266 Yeah, I know. 321 00:53:41,430 --> 00:53:43,390 Were you in command here, captain? 322 00:53:44,850 --> 00:53:45,934 I was in command. 323 00:53:46,935 --> 00:53:50,772 My tank platoon was supporting an infantry company. 324 00:53:51,023 --> 00:53:55,861 Tanks ran out of gas, so we had to fight it out. 325 00:53:57,404 --> 00:54:00,032 We started 11:00 last night. 326 00:54:01,491 --> 00:54:03,619 Finished a couple hours ago. 327 00:54:05,787 --> 00:54:10,250 This morning the fighting was hand-to-hand. 328 00:54:58,674 --> 00:55:00,551 I had a dream last night. 329 00:55:02,761 --> 00:55:05,931 In my dream it came to me... 330 00:55:06,139 --> 00:55:09,518 ...that right now the whole Nazi Reich is mine for the taking. 331 00:55:09,726 --> 00:55:14,064 Think about that, Cod. I was nearly sent home in disgrace. 332 00:55:14,815 --> 00:55:17,401 Now I have precisely the right instrument... 333 00:55:17,651 --> 00:55:22,406 ...at precisely the right moment of history and exactly the right place. 334 00:55:22,739 --> 00:55:24,074 The Saar? 335 00:55:24,241 --> 00:55:26,368 This will change too, very quickly. 336 00:55:26,577 --> 00:55:29,246 Like a planet spinning off into the universe. 337 00:55:29,454 --> 00:55:32,332 A moment like this won't come again for 1 000 years. 338 00:55:32,499 --> 00:55:35,377 All I need is a few miserable gallons of gasoline. 339 00:55:35,711 --> 00:55:39,339 Right now, the weak spot is here. 340 00:55:40,841 --> 00:55:44,344 In 1 0 days, we could be in Berlin. 341 00:55:44,553 --> 00:55:48,056 What about the fortifications that were done in Metz? 342 00:55:49,892 --> 00:55:52,060 Fixed fortifications, huh? 343 00:55:52,352 --> 00:55:55,397 Monuments to the stupidity of man. 344 00:55:56,148 --> 00:55:59,693 When mountain ranges and oceans could be overcome... 345 00:55:59,902 --> 00:56:01,904 ...anything built by man can be overcome. 346 00:56:06,700 --> 00:56:09,328 You know how I'm sure they're finished out there? 347 00:56:11,496 --> 00:56:12,915 The carts. 348 00:56:14,666 --> 00:56:17,920 They're using carts to move their wounded and the supplies. 349 00:56:19,796 --> 00:56:23,717 The carts came to me in my dream. I couldn't figure it out. 350 00:56:25,093 --> 00:56:26,887 Then I remembered... 351 00:56:28,680 --> 00:56:33,143 ...that nightmare in the snow. The agonizing retreat from Moscow. 352 00:56:34,019 --> 00:56:35,812 How cold it was. 353 00:56:39,274 --> 00:56:42,903 They threw the wounded and what was left of the supplies in the carts. 354 00:56:44,196 --> 00:56:46,031 Napoleon was finished. 355 00:56:48,325 --> 00:56:51,036 Not any color left. Not even the red of blood. 356 00:56:52,287 --> 00:56:53,956 Only the snow. 357 00:56:59,002 --> 00:57:00,420 Look at this, Cod. 358 00:57:08,136 --> 00:57:09,596 I love it. 359 00:57:13,600 --> 00:57:15,894 God help me, I do love it so. 360 00:57:20,023 --> 00:57:21,525 I love it more than my life. 361 00:57:30,742 --> 00:57:33,996 Paris is liberated, and French troops lead the way. 362 00:57:34,788 --> 00:57:39,543 The Allies march into the city after four years of Nazi occupation. 363 00:57:39,918 --> 00:57:42,754 The hard-fighting French 2nd Armored Division... 364 00:57:42,963 --> 00:57:45,382 ...under Major General Jacques Leclerc... 365 00:57:45,591 --> 00:57:47,426 ...gets an unforgettable welcome... 366 00:57:47,843 --> 00:57:49,928 ...as they enter their beloved Paris. 367 00:57:55,017 --> 00:57:56,935 In a powerful drive to the north... 368 00:57:57,144 --> 00:58:00,772 ... General Montgomery cuts off and bypasses the French coastal towns... 369 00:58:01,023 --> 00:58:03,400 ...of Boulogne, Calais and Dunkirk. 370 00:58:03,692 --> 00:58:06,945 Pushing on to capture the vital Belgian port of Antwerp. 371 00:58:12,951 --> 00:58:14,661 Meanwhile, the main body of Patton 's army... 372 00:58:14,912 --> 00:58:19,249 ...resupplied now and rolling like a juggernaut, slashes toward the Saar. 373 00:58:20,209 --> 00:58:22,252 Nazi resistance appears to crumble. 374 00:58:22,461 --> 00:58:27,216 It seems that nothing can stop our troops from driving on into Germany. 375 00:58:35,933 --> 00:58:39,061 -Sir, General Bradley on your line. -Good, good. 376 00:58:45,192 --> 00:58:47,945 Brad, listen, I've got a bridgehead across the Saar. 377 00:58:48,195 --> 00:58:49,363 I'm on my way to Germany. 378 00:58:49,696 --> 00:58:52,241 Wait a minute, George. There's a lot of trouble up north. 379 00:58:52,533 --> 00:58:57,663 I want you to transfer tank armor to Middleton's 8th Corps right away. 380 00:58:58,038 --> 00:58:59,581 Brad, you can't do that. 381 00:58:59,998 --> 00:59:02,960 George, listen. I don't have time to argue. 382 00:59:03,168 --> 00:59:06,004 There's a lot of enemy activity up around Ardennes. 383 00:59:06,255 --> 00:59:08,507 No, I don't know how serious it is... 384 00:59:08,757 --> 00:59:13,303 ...but Ike wants us to meet with Bedell Smith tomorrow at Verdun. 385 00:59:13,512 --> 00:59:14,721 Be there at 1 1 00. 386 00:59:15,264 --> 00:59:16,598 Yes, sir. 387 00:59:57,556 --> 01:00:00,392 There's absolutely no reason for us to assume... 388 01:00:00,601 --> 01:00:03,312 ...that the Germans are mounting a major offense. 389 01:00:04,605 --> 01:00:08,734 The weather is awful and their supplies are low. 390 01:00:09,651 --> 01:00:13,363 The Germans haven't mounted a winter attack since Frederick the Great. 391 01:00:16,116 --> 01:00:19,286 Therefore I believe that's exactly what they're going to do. 392 01:01:01,119 --> 01:01:04,039 I want you to start making contingency plans... 393 01:01:04,289 --> 01:01:05,999 ...for pulling out of our eastward attack. 394 01:01:06,375 --> 01:01:09,169 Changing directions 90 degrees, moving up to Luxembourg. 395 01:01:10,921 --> 01:01:12,756 Don't look so stunned, gentlemen. 396 01:01:13,465 --> 01:01:16,134 I want you to plan for three possible axes of attack. 397 01:01:16,343 --> 01:01:18,262 From Diekirch, due north. 398 01:01:18,512 --> 01:01:22,766 From Orl�ans to Bastogne. 399 01:01:22,975 --> 01:01:26,562 From Neufch�teau against the German left flank. 400 01:01:46,874 --> 01:01:49,168 We've identified four German armies: 401 01:01:49,418 --> 01:01:54,423 The 7th, the 5th Panzer, 6th SS Panzer and the 1 5th. 402 01:01:55,007 --> 01:01:57,009 They've hit us with 26 divisions. 403 01:01:57,259 --> 01:02:00,137 They've overran two regimens of the 1 06th Division. 404 01:02:00,345 --> 01:02:03,432 And 7500 of our men were forced to surrender. 405 01:02:03,807 --> 01:02:06,393 Our concern is that von Rundstedt... 406 01:02:06,560 --> 01:02:10,522 ...has the 1 01 st Airborne trapped here at Bastogne. 407 01:02:13,483 --> 01:02:17,613 Bastogne, by the way, is the key to this entire area. 408 01:02:18,447 --> 01:02:22,201 lf we can hold it, we can break up the entire German offensive. 409 01:02:22,826 --> 01:02:25,579 lf they take it, we're in serious trouble. 410 01:02:26,705 --> 01:02:29,041 Ike wants to know if anybody can go... 411 01:02:29,249 --> 01:02:32,544 ...and relieve the 1 01 st before they're torn to pieces. 412 01:02:34,796 --> 01:02:37,090 There's nothing Montgomery can do. 413 01:02:37,341 --> 01:02:39,760 At any rate, not for some weeks. 414 01:02:40,427 --> 01:02:42,429 What about you, George? 415 01:02:43,347 --> 01:02:45,807 I can attack with three divisions in 48 hours. 416 01:02:49,811 --> 01:02:51,396 I'd give myself some leeway. 417 01:02:52,022 --> 01:02:54,149 Ike wants a realistic estimate, George. 418 01:02:54,358 --> 01:02:58,487 You're in the middle of a fight now. It's over a hundred miles to Bastogne. 419 01:02:58,737 --> 01:03:01,114 My staff's already working out the details. 420 01:03:03,408 --> 01:03:06,453 Frankly, I don't see how it's possible. 421 01:03:06,870 --> 01:03:08,914 Not in this kind of weather. 422 01:03:08,539 --> 01:03:12,417 I should have thought you'd want to fall back and regroup. 423 01:03:12,626 --> 01:03:15,420 Not me. I don't like to pay for the same real estate twice. 424 01:03:15,671 --> 01:03:16,964 But what about your men? 425 01:03:17,339 --> 01:03:21,635 You can't cart them off 1 00 miles, expecting them to attack without rest. 426 01:03:22,010 --> 01:03:23,136 I trained these men. 427 01:03:23,428 --> 01:03:25,305 They'll do what I tell them to do. 428 01:03:25,597 --> 01:03:29,268 We hadn't realized you were so popular with your troops, general. 429 01:03:30,644 --> 01:03:34,606 I'm not. They'll do it because they're good soldiers. 430 01:03:34,857 --> 01:03:38,735 And because they realize, as I do, that we can still lose this war. 431 01:03:41,989 --> 01:03:44,700 Then I think I can speak for Field Marshal Montgomery. 432 01:03:45,576 --> 01:03:48,078 He'd say you're asking the impossible of your men. 433 01:03:48,287 --> 01:03:49,830 Of course he would. 434 01:03:50,122 --> 01:03:53,375 Cause he's never realized that's what we're in business for. 435 01:05:11,620 --> 01:05:14,039 General McAuliffe refused a German surrender demand. 436 01:05:14,289 --> 01:05:15,916 You know what he said? 437 01:05:17,042 --> 01:05:18,293 What? 438 01:05:18,710 --> 01:05:20,295 He said, "Nuts. " 439 01:05:22,506 --> 01:05:23,799 Keep them moving, colonel. 440 01:05:24,007 --> 01:05:26,343 A man that eloquent has to be saved. 441 01:07:44,565 --> 01:07:46,525 This is where it pays off. 442 01:07:46,859 --> 01:07:48,527 The training and discipline. 443 01:07:49,570 --> 01:07:51,697 No other outfit in the world. 444 01:07:52,447 --> 01:07:56,076 Pulled out of a winter battle, move a hundred miles. 445 01:07:56,410 --> 01:08:00,497 Going to a major attack with no rest, no sleep, no hot food. 446 01:08:00,706 --> 01:08:04,334 God! God, I'm proud of these men! 447 01:08:30,027 --> 01:08:34,156 Sir, von Rundstedt's thrown another panzer division against Bastogne. 448 01:08:34,364 --> 01:08:36,575 101 st Airborne's barely holding on. 449 01:08:36,783 --> 01:08:41,205 We need damned air cover. lf we had decent weather, we might make it. 450 01:08:41,622 --> 01:08:43,665 General Mason, sir. 451 01:08:58,263 --> 01:09:01,391 Hello, Mase? Listen, we're short on foot soldiers. 452 01:09:01,683 --> 01:09:05,354 Cannibalize your antiaircraft units and turn them into riflemen. 453 01:09:05,604 --> 01:09:07,439 Yes, every last one you can find. 454 01:09:07,731 --> 01:09:08,982 Good evening, general. 455 01:09:09,233 --> 01:09:12,444 I just got the weather report for tomorrow. More snow. 456 01:09:12,736 --> 01:09:14,655 There goes our air cover. 457 01:09:14,947 --> 01:09:17,574 We may have to wait for better weather. 458 01:09:17,866 --> 01:09:22,704 Brave men dying up there. I won't wait, not an hour, not a minute. 459 01:09:25,082 --> 01:09:26,458 Going to keep moving. 460 01:09:26,708 --> 01:09:28,502 ls that clear? 461 01:09:30,587 --> 01:09:34,174 We're going to attack all night and attack tomorrow morning! 462 01:09:35,217 --> 01:09:37,511 lf we're not victorious... 463 01:09:39,763 --> 01:09:41,765 ...let no one come back alive. 464 01:09:53,569 --> 01:09:55,237 You know something, general? 465 01:09:55,529 --> 01:09:59,825 Sometimes, they can't tell when you're acting and when you're not. 466 01:10:01,535 --> 01:10:03,787 It isn't important for them to know. 467 01:10:05,289 --> 01:10:07,499 It's only important for me to know. 468 01:10:14,548 --> 01:10:17,968 -You want to see me, general? -Oh, yeah, chaplain. 469 01:10:18,177 --> 01:10:20,762 I'm tired of 3rd Army having to fight Germans... 470 01:10:21,054 --> 01:10:23,348 ...with supreme command, no gasoline... 471 01:10:23,557 --> 01:10:25,559 ...and now this ungodly weather. 472 01:10:25,809 --> 01:10:27,895 I want a prayer, a weather prayer. 473 01:10:28,937 --> 01:10:30,314 A weather prayer, sir? 474 01:10:30,522 --> 01:10:33,567 Yes, let's see if you can't get God working with us. 475 01:10:33,817 --> 01:10:36,320 Gonna take a thick rug for that kind of praying. 476 01:10:36,570 --> 01:10:38,780 I don't care if it takes a flying carpet. 477 01:10:38,989 --> 01:10:41,909 I don't know how this will be received, general. 478 01:10:42,159 --> 01:10:45,078 Praying for good weather so we can kill our fellow man. 479 01:10:45,329 --> 01:10:48,498 I assure you, because of my relations with the Almighty... 480 01:10:48,749 --> 01:10:51,919 ...if you write a good prayer, we'll have good weather. 481 01:10:52,211 --> 01:10:54,880 And I expect that prayer within an hour. 482 01:10:55,672 --> 01:10:56,924 Yes, sir. 483 01:11:27,579 --> 01:11:30,541 "Almighty and most merciful Father... 484 01:11:31,458 --> 01:11:33,877 ...we humbly beseech Thee... 485 01:11:34,127 --> 01:11:36,380 ...of Thy great goodness... 486 01:11:37,256 --> 01:11:40,717 ...to restrain this immoderate weather... 487 01:11:41,969 --> 01:11:44,263 ...with which we've had to contend. 488 01:11:46,431 --> 01:11:49,268 Grant us fair weather for battle. 489 01:11:50,394 --> 01:11:52,187 Graciously hearken to us... 490 01:11:53,313 --> 01:11:55,524 ...as soldiers who call upon Thee... 491 01:11:56,024 --> 01:11:58,485 ... that armed with Thy power... 492 01:11:58,902 --> 01:12:01,864 ... we may advance from victory to victory... 493 01:12:02,072 --> 01:12:04,408 ...and crush the oppression... 494 01:12:04,658 --> 01:12:07,202 ...and wickedness of our enemies... 495 01:12:07,411 --> 01:12:09,705 ...and establish Thy justice... 496 01:12:10,539 --> 01:12:13,876 ...among men and nations. 497 01:12:17,296 --> 01:12:18,505 Amen. '' 498 01:12:33,937 --> 01:12:35,439 Weather's perfect. 499 01:12:36,732 --> 01:12:39,568 Cod, get me that chaplain. 500 01:12:39,818 --> 01:12:42,821 He's in good with the Lord and I want to decorate him. 501 01:13:10,390 --> 01:13:12,768 Hiya, general! 502 01:13:50,639 --> 01:13:53,267 Supported by medium bombers and fighter bombers... 503 01:13:53,517 --> 01:13:56,103 ...flying sorties against German positions... 504 01:13:56,311 --> 01:13:57,980 ...elements of the 3rd Army... 505 01:13:58,188 --> 01:14:00,732 ...spearheaded by the 4th Armored Division... 506 01:14:01,024 --> 01:14:02,526 ...drive into Bastogne... 507 01:14:02,734 --> 01:14:05,279 ... to relieve its 18,000 defenders... 508 01:14:05,445 --> 01:14:07,155 ...on the day after Christmas. 509 01:14:08,282 --> 01:14:11,535 During this operation, 3rd Army moved farther and faster... 510 01:14:11,785 --> 01:14:14,246 ...and engaged more divisions in less time... 511 01:14:14,496 --> 01:14:18,166 ... than any other army in the history of the United States. 512 01:17:33,904 --> 01:17:35,489 Excuse me, sir. 513 01:17:35,739 --> 01:17:38,492 General Katkov would like to know if you'll join him... 514 01:17:38,742 --> 01:17:41,495 ...to drink to the surrender of Germany. 515 01:17:41,787 --> 01:17:44,164 My compliments to the general. 516 01:17:44,373 --> 01:17:47,543 Please inform him that I do not care to drink with him... 517 01:17:47,751 --> 01:17:50,462 ...or any other Russian son of a bitch. 518 01:17:50,963 --> 01:17:53,215 Sir... 519 01:17:53,423 --> 01:17:55,259 ...I cannot tell the general that. 520 01:17:56,677 --> 01:17:58,220 You tell him that. 521 01:17:58,512 --> 01:18:00,055 Tell him word for word. 522 01:18:22,327 --> 01:18:25,080 The general says he thinks that... 523 01:18:25,330 --> 01:18:27,207 ...you are a son of a bitch too. 524 01:18:32,838 --> 01:18:35,883 Okay. I'll drink to that. 525 01:18:36,133 --> 01:18:37,843 One son of a bitch to another. 526 01:19:20,385 --> 01:19:22,804 Is it true that Roosevelt, before he died... 527 01:19:23,055 --> 01:19:25,182 ...promised you a command in the Pacific? 528 01:19:25,432 --> 01:19:30,187 Yes. But now that he's gone, I don't think there's much chance of that. 529 01:19:30,437 --> 01:19:32,648 Doug MacArthur doesn't want me up there. 530 01:19:32,856 --> 01:19:36,068 We're told of "wonder weapons" the Germans were working on: 531 01:19:36,276 --> 01:19:38,737 Long-range rockets, push-button bombing... 532 01:19:39,029 --> 01:19:41,406 ...weapons that don't need soldiers. 533 01:19:41,698 --> 01:19:43,116 "Wonder weapon"? 534 01:19:43,992 --> 01:19:46,453 My God, I don't see the wonder in them. 535 01:19:47,037 --> 01:19:51,250 Killing without heroics. Nothing is glorified, nothing is reaffirmed. 536 01:19:51,834 --> 01:19:55,420 No heroes, no cowards, no troops. 537 01:19:55,629 --> 01:19:57,256 No generals. 538 01:19:57,965 --> 01:20:01,218 Only those that are left alive and those that are left... 539 01:20:01,552 --> 01:20:02,886 ...dead. 540 01:20:03,303 --> 01:20:05,180 I'm glad I won't live to see it. 541 01:20:05,389 --> 01:20:09,059 It's said you're still using former Nazis in key positions. 542 01:20:09,309 --> 01:20:11,478 Despite the denazification policy. 543 01:20:11,770 --> 01:20:14,815 Well, if I'm supplied with trained personnel... 544 01:20:14,982 --> 01:20:16,650 ...I'll get rid of the Nazis. 545 01:20:16,942 --> 01:20:20,904 Until then, I'll use them to keep the railroads and telephones working. 546 01:20:21,113 --> 01:20:24,366 After all, didn't most ordinary Nazis join the Party... 547 01:20:24,616 --> 01:20:28,996 ...in about the same way Americans become Republicans or Democrats? 548 01:20:29,329 --> 01:20:30,747 Yes, that's about it. 549 01:20:34,209 --> 01:20:38,839 You agree that national policy be made by civilians, not by the military? 550 01:20:39,423 --> 01:20:42,467 Of course. But the politicians never let us finish. 551 01:20:42,676 --> 01:20:45,846 They always stop short and leave us with another war. 552 01:20:46,638 --> 01:20:48,974 You thinking about our Russian allies? 553 01:20:53,937 --> 01:20:57,941 Did you say if you found your army between the Germans and the Russians... 554 01:20:58,192 --> 01:21:00,068 ...you'd attack in both directions? 555 01:21:00,319 --> 01:21:02,571 No, I never said that. 556 01:21:03,322 --> 01:21:05,032 I never said any such thing. 557 01:21:05,699 --> 01:21:07,242 But I wish I had. 558 01:21:21,798 --> 01:21:25,886 Sir, there's a call on your line from supreme headquarters, General Smith. 559 01:21:31,350 --> 01:21:32,351 Bedell? 560 01:21:32,851 --> 01:21:34,645 Ike is furious. 561 01:21:34,895 --> 01:21:39,483 How could you compare Republicans and Democrats to the Nazi Party? 562 01:21:39,733 --> 01:21:41,860 And the statement that you refuse to denazify... 563 01:21:42,110 --> 01:21:44,863 ...has the Russians, the British, everybody, screaming. 564 01:21:45,322 --> 01:21:47,991 Well, the hell with the Mongoloid Russians. 565 01:21:48,200 --> 01:21:51,245 We've given them Berlin, Prague, God knows what else. 566 01:21:51,537 --> 01:21:53,330 They gonna dictate policy too? 567 01:21:53,622 --> 01:21:55,749 George, don't be a fool. 568 01:21:55,999 --> 01:21:59,294 The war in Europe is over. Washington dictates policy. 569 01:21:59,586 --> 01:22:03,966 The war shouldn't be over. We should stop pussyfooting about the Russians! 570 01:22:04,216 --> 01:22:08,095 We'll have to fight them anyway. Why not do it now, when the army's here? 571 01:22:08,595 --> 01:22:12,266 lnstead of disarming Germans let's get them to help fight the Bolsheviks. 572 01:22:12,850 --> 01:22:15,227 You better shut up. This line may be tapped. 573 01:22:15,477 --> 01:22:17,187 I don't care. I'll tell you... 574 01:22:17,437 --> 01:22:19,523 ...we've been fighting the wrong people. 575 01:22:19,773 --> 01:22:23,235 You and I don't have to get involved, you're so soft about it. 576 01:22:23,485 --> 01:22:26,780 Leave it to me. In 1 0 days I'll have us at war with them... 577 01:22:27,072 --> 01:22:28,907 ...and make it look like their fault! 578 01:22:29,366 --> 01:22:32,619 George, you're mad. You're absolutely out of your mind! 579 01:22:32,870 --> 01:22:34,538 Well, I'm no diplomat. 580 01:22:34,788 --> 01:22:37,499 I'm a combat soldier. That's all they understand. 581 01:22:37,708 --> 01:22:41,503 Get Ike to give me the word, and I'll kick them back to Russia! 582 01:22:51,054 --> 01:22:53,265 Shall I call the artist back, sir? 583 01:22:54,933 --> 01:22:57,019 Oh, the hell with it. 584 01:22:58,729 --> 01:23:02,232 Nobody wants to see a picture of me. I'm mad! 585 01:23:03,192 --> 01:23:04,776 Don't you know that? 586 01:23:51,865 --> 01:23:54,868 Field Marshal Montgomery, his majesty is prepared... 587 01:23:55,077 --> 01:23:58,539 ...to receive the next chief of the imperial general staff. 588 01:24:11,552 --> 01:24:13,178 Thank you. 589 01:24:14,096 --> 01:24:15,639 Thank you. 590 01:24:16,348 --> 01:24:17,933 Take care of yourself. 591 01:24:18,183 --> 01:24:19,393 George. 592 01:24:32,573 --> 01:24:35,492 Well, gentlemen... 593 01:24:37,160 --> 01:24:40,497 ...all good things must come to an end. 594 01:24:42,833 --> 01:24:45,711 And the best thing that's happened to me... 595 01:24:46,628 --> 01:24:48,172 ...in my life... 596 01:24:50,090 --> 01:24:52,134 ...has been... 597 01:24:55,137 --> 01:24:56,513 ...uh... 598 01:24:57,306 --> 01:24:59,057 ...the honor... 599 01:24:59,516 --> 01:25:02,561 ...and privilege... 600 01:25:04,771 --> 01:25:06,982 ...of commanding the 3rd Army. 601 01:25:09,735 --> 01:25:11,069 Goodbye... 602 01:25:12,279 --> 01:25:13,822 ...and God bless you. 603 01:25:40,474 --> 01:25:42,392 Brad... 604 01:25:42,726 --> 01:25:45,229 ...they've taken the 3rd Army away from me. 605 01:25:45,479 --> 01:25:46,772 I know. 606 01:25:47,397 --> 01:25:50,317 I thought we could have dinner together tonight. 607 01:25:52,027 --> 01:25:55,072 Thank you, Brad. 608 01:25:55,280 --> 01:25:57,616 That's damn thoughtful. I appreciate it. 609 01:26:05,040 --> 01:26:07,543 Right now, I think I'll take Willie for a walk. 610 01:26:14,925 --> 01:26:16,802 George, look out! 611 01:26:24,351 --> 01:26:26,728 After all I've been through... 612 01:26:26,979 --> 01:26:29,648 ...imagine getting killed by an oxcart. 613 01:26:31,066 --> 01:26:35,737 No, Brad, there's only one proper way for a professional soldier to die. 614 01:26:35,946 --> 01:26:39,950 That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war. 615 01:26:41,034 --> 01:26:44,329 At least the 3rd Army earned its pay. 616 01:26:45,205 --> 01:26:47,916 In our drive across Europe, we liberated... 617 01:26:48,125 --> 01:26:50,169 ... 1 2,000 cities and towns... 618 01:26:50,377 --> 01:26:53,255 ...and inflicted a million and a half enemy casualties. 619 01:26:53,505 --> 01:26:57,259 I sense from now on, just being a good soldier won't mean a thing. 620 01:26:57,509 --> 01:27:02,306 I'm afraid we're gonna have to be diplomats, administrators, you name it. 621 01:27:02,556 --> 01:27:04,183 God help us. 622 01:27:09,396 --> 01:27:12,482 George, I want to say one thing. 623 01:27:13,817 --> 01:27:16,653 You've done a magnificent job here in Europe. 624 01:27:17,404 --> 01:27:18,864 That's right, George. 625 01:27:19,656 --> 01:27:24,786 That soldier you slapped did more to win the war than any other private. 626 01:27:27,873 --> 01:27:29,625 I'll see you for dinner. 627 01:27:29,958 --> 01:27:31,460 Six-thirty? 628 01:27:47,976 --> 01:27:49,728 For over a thousand years... 629 01:27:50,020 --> 01:27:53,023 ...Roman conquerors returning from the wars... 630 01:27:53,232 --> 01:27:57,945 ...enjoyed the honor of a triumph, a tumultuous parade. 631 01:27:58,779 --> 01:28:02,866 In the procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals... 632 01:28:03,158 --> 01:28:05,035 ...from the conquered territories... 633 01:28:05,911 --> 01:28:10,040 ... together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. 634 01:28:11,333 --> 01:28:14,837 The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot... 635 01:28:15,087 --> 01:28:18,423 ... the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. 636 01:28:19,299 --> 01:28:22,052 Sometimes, his children, robed in white... 637 01:28:22,302 --> 01:28:25,848 ...stood with him in the chariot, or rode the trace horses. 638 01:28:26,932 --> 01:28:29,893 A slave stood behind the conqueror... 639 01:28:30,143 --> 01:28:32,813 ...holding a golden crown... 640 01:28:33,480 --> 01:28:36,316 ...and whispering in his ear a warning... 641 01:28:36,942 --> 01:28:38,861 ... that all glory... 642 01:28:39,319 --> 01:28:41,154 ...is fleeting. 643 01:29:58,607 --> 01:29:59,650 Subtitles by Gelula/SDl