Originally produced for broadcast in 1963-1964 as 12 episodes of the television program: Combat. Special features: notes, oddities & bloopers by Jo Davidsmeyer; Rick Jason radio interview; audio commentary on The Hostages, episode, by Ted Post; the big picture featurette, narrated by Vic Morrow; photo gallery; audio commentary on The glory among men, episode by Michael Caffey. Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan, Dick Peabody, Shecky Greene ; Guest stars: Warren Oates, William Smith, Beau Bridges,
Contents:
Disc 1. Barrage ; Thunder from the hill ; The pillbox ; Gideon's army -- Disc 2. The general and the sergeant ; The hostages ; A silent cry ; The eyes of the hunter -- Disc 3. Counter-punch ; Mail call ; The hunter ; Weep no more -- Disc 4. The short day of Private Putnam ; Rescue ; Command ; The glory among men.
Summary:
Offers a gritty, unflinching look at American soldiers battling in Europe during World War II, confronting imposing odds and demonstrating remarkable levels of ingenuity and courage.
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