1 00:00:26,236 --> 00:00:31,616 London calling... with Frenchmen speaking to their countrymen. 2 00:00:48,299 --> 00:00:50,260 (GUNFIRE) 3 00:01:31,634 --> 00:01:34,679 Take a look at that! What a handsome sight... 4 00:01:35,180 --> 00:01:37,348 ...the pride of the Third Reich! 5 00:01:37,807 --> 00:01:41,519 The brave sergeant taking coffee to the beachgunners. 6 00:01:42,103 --> 00:01:47,066 So that's a sample of the master race! In a pig's eye! 7 00:02:19,182 --> 00:02:21,434 (SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 8 00:02:51,297 --> 00:02:53,007 (GUARD SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 9 00:03:32,172 --> 00:03:36,426 In this darkest hour, in the gloom of night... 10 00:03:36,634 --> 00:03:38,553 ...we must not despair. 11 00:03:45,643 --> 00:03:47,437 For each of us... 12 00:03:48,646 --> 00:03:51,482 ...deliverance is coming! 13 00:04:19,761 --> 00:04:23,097 MAN: We need mines and obstacles along the whole coast. 14 00:04:23,306 --> 00:04:26,309 At every beach, on every dune... 15 00:04:26,559 --> 00:04:28,811 ...on every rock. 16 00:04:29,020 --> 00:04:31,105 How many have been installed? 17 00:04:31,314 --> 00:04:33,900 SOLDIER: Four million, Herr Field Marshal. 18 00:04:40,823 --> 00:04:44,202 The work has completely exhausted our troops. 19 00:04:46,871 --> 00:04:48,873 Which would your troops rather be... 20 00:04:49,082 --> 00:04:51,125 ...exhausted or dead? 21 00:04:51,334 --> 00:04:53,378 Just look at it, gentlemen. 22 00:04:53,878 --> 00:04:55,922 How calm... how peaceful it is. 23 00:04:56,339 --> 00:05:00,009 A strip of water between England and the Continent... 24 00:05:00,218 --> 00:05:02,220 ...between the Allies and us. 25 00:05:03,096 --> 00:05:08,226 But beyond that peaceful horizon... a monster waits! 26 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:12,272 A coiled spring of men, ships and planes... 27 00:05:12,689 --> 00:05:15,608 ...straining to be released against us. 28 00:05:16,901 --> 00:05:20,989 But not a single Allied soldier shall reach the shore. 29 00:05:25,827 --> 00:05:30,248 Whenever or wherever this invasion may come, gentlemen... 30 00:05:31,124 --> 00:05:35,795 ...I shall destroy the enemy there... at the water's edge! 31 00:05:37,046 --> 00:05:38,590 Believe me, gentlemen. 32 00:05:38,798 --> 00:05:42,260 The first 24 hours of the invasion will be decisive. 33 00:05:42,719 --> 00:05:47,432 For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day... 34 00:05:49,601 --> 00:05:50,768 ...the longest day! 35 00:06:25,637 --> 00:06:28,473 The poem by Verlaine? 36 00:06:28,681 --> 00:06:30,141 Play it back! 37 00:06:40,610 --> 00:06:43,738 MAN ON RECORDING: Frenchmen speaking to their countrymen. 38 00:06:44,906 --> 00:06:48,743 Here are some personal messages. 39 00:06:51,829 --> 00:06:55,625 "The long sobs of the violins of autumn. " 40 00:06:56,042 --> 00:06:57,126 I repeat: 41 00:06:57,335 --> 00:07:01,172 "The long sobs of the violins of autumn. " 42 00:07:01,673 --> 00:07:05,301 Have you notified all commands? 43 00:07:15,436 --> 00:07:20,275 If Berlin is right, when we intercept the second verse... 44 00:07:20,525 --> 00:07:24,779 ...it will mean the invasion will come within 24 hours. 45 00:07:25,613 --> 00:07:27,365 Give me the text of the second verse. 46 00:07:39,627 --> 00:07:43,423 (SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 47 00:07:43,631 --> 00:07:47,093 IN GERMAN: "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 48 00:07:49,637 --> 00:07:53,933 We've intercepted hundreds of messages in the last year... hundreds! 49 00:07:54,142 --> 00:07:57,353 I've ordered alerts again and again. 50 00:07:57,562 --> 00:08:01,608 Why should this poem mean more than other messages? 51 00:08:01,816 --> 00:08:03,276 Tell me this: 52 00:08:03,484 --> 00:08:08,156 Does it give us any clue as to where they will land and when? 53 00:08:08,364 --> 00:08:10,742 Of course it doesn't. 54 00:08:13,786 --> 00:08:19,751 How can I maintain discipline if I keep my troops on the alert... 55 00:08:20,210 --> 00:08:24,672 ...just because a pair of nitwits in Berlin intercept a poem? 56 00:08:26,299 --> 00:08:28,843 No, Blumentritt... no alert! 57 00:08:30,929 --> 00:08:33,264 And especially not in this weather! 58 00:08:34,599 --> 00:08:36,893 - Anything else? - No, sir. 59 00:08:55,119 --> 00:08:56,704 Good morning, Field Marshal. 60 00:08:56,913 --> 00:08:58,832 - Any news? - Nothing important. 61 00:08:59,040 --> 00:09:01,835 Fighter bombers hit the Pas-de- Calais yesterday afternoon. 62 00:09:02,043 --> 00:09:05,380 Nothing much happened last night... the storm. 63 00:09:05,588 --> 00:09:09,425 That's all I'm interested in this morning... the storm. 64 00:09:09,634 --> 00:09:15,139 It came from nowhere... blew my roses to bits. 65 00:09:16,391 --> 00:09:19,018 There are five-foot waves in the Channel... 66 00:09:19,227 --> 00:09:22,856 ...and winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour. 67 00:09:23,273 --> 00:09:25,525 For the month of June... 68 00:09:25,775 --> 00:09:28,278 ...it's the worst Channel storm in 20 years. 69 00:09:28,486 --> 00:09:30,905 My appointment at Berchtesgaden? 70 00:09:31,447 --> 00:09:34,659 General Jodl will see the Führer today... 71 00:09:34,868 --> 00:09:37,620 ...and confirm the appointment for you. 72 00:09:39,831 --> 00:09:42,500 Will you still go to Germany as planned? 73 00:09:42,709 --> 00:09:45,336 Can you think of a better time? 74 00:09:46,379 --> 00:09:50,967 The weather is expected to continue like this for another week. 75 00:10:37,055 --> 00:10:39,974 COOK: Snap it up. Jerk the lead. 76 00:10:40,975 --> 00:10:42,435 Snap it up. 77 00:10:42,644 --> 00:10:44,395 Jerk the lead. 78 00:10:44,604 --> 00:10:46,231 Snap it up. 79 00:10:46,439 --> 00:10:47,440 Jerk the lead. 80 00:10:47,649 --> 00:10:49,984 You expect us to eat this slop again? 81 00:10:50,235 --> 00:10:52,070 I don't care what you do with it, mac. 82 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:54,072 Eat it, throw it out. 83 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:55,865 I get paid for cooking it. 84 00:10:56,074 --> 00:10:57,825 Come on. Put it on. 85 00:11:00,119 --> 00:11:01,704 Snap it up. 86 00:11:01,913 --> 00:11:03,289 Jerk the lead. 87 00:11:03,498 --> 00:11:05,333 Didn't you get any sleep? 88 00:11:05,542 --> 00:11:08,503 Are you kidding? I haven't slept since we got here. 89 00:11:10,547 --> 00:11:13,132 I got the absolute lowdown. 90 00:11:13,633 --> 00:11:16,386 It's on for tonight. For sure. 91 00:11:16,594 --> 00:11:17,929 Yeah. 92 00:11:18,388 --> 00:11:21,516 I got in this crap game with this guy from F Company. 93 00:11:21,724 --> 00:11:25,562 - He's an orderly for some general. - Move it. Move it. 94 00:11:29,649 --> 00:11:31,025 Hey, Hutchy! 95 00:11:31,234 --> 00:11:33,319 Hutchy, I want to ask you something. 96 00:11:34,112 --> 00:11:35,738 Hey, Hutchinson... 97 00:11:35,989 --> 00:11:39,659 ...do you think they'd let me write home? If it was really important? 98 00:11:39,868 --> 00:11:42,912 Not likely, mate. Security. 99 00:11:43,121 --> 00:11:45,373 I don't think old Churchill trusts us. 100 00:11:45,582 --> 00:11:48,251 It's the wife, you see. She's going to have a baby. 101 00:11:48,501 --> 00:11:49,627 Your first, is it? 102 00:11:49,836 --> 00:11:53,089 Oh, it's not mine, but I'm dead worried about her. 103 00:11:53,298 --> 00:11:55,508 She's not too strong, you see. 104 00:12:20,992 --> 00:12:23,703 Man, that stink. 105 00:12:24,454 --> 00:12:28,374 Diesel oil, backed-up toilets, vomit. 106 00:12:29,250 --> 00:12:31,836 And there ain't no place left to get sick in. 107 00:12:32,670 --> 00:12:34,380 The puke bags is full. 108 00:12:34,589 --> 00:12:36,883 The fire buckets is full. 109 00:12:38,259 --> 00:12:40,887 All we got left is our helmets. 110 00:12:43,264 --> 00:12:44,724 June. 111 00:12:47,977 --> 00:12:51,606 Every June my old man used to take me camping... 112 00:12:53,775 --> 00:12:56,361 ...up in the Blue Mountains. 113 00:12:57,737 --> 00:13:00,573 We'd hunt and fish all day long. 114 00:13:02,367 --> 00:13:04,077 And at night... 115 00:13:05,203 --> 00:13:08,081 ...we'd sleep out under the stars. 116 00:13:10,708 --> 00:13:12,877 Didn't even need a blanket. 117 00:13:17,632 --> 00:13:19,050 June. 118 00:13:24,222 --> 00:13:26,891 Wind and rain. Wind and rain. 119 00:13:27,100 --> 00:13:28,476 Don't it ever stop? 120 00:13:28,726 --> 00:13:31,855 Look, Dad, all I want to do is get going. 121 00:13:32,063 --> 00:13:36,234 Wind or no wind. Even if we land in Paris on the Eiffel Tower. 122 00:13:36,568 --> 00:13:38,945 - Come to think of it... - Colonel wants us. 123 00:13:39,153 --> 00:13:40,905 All of us. 124 00:13:54,586 --> 00:13:58,590 All troops will participate in ground tactics and deployment. 125 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:00,925 HARDING: In this weather, sir? 126 00:14:02,093 --> 00:14:05,597 Of course, Harding, if you can ensure that we'll land in France... 127 00:14:05,805 --> 00:14:08,433 ...in sunshine and dry weather. - Didn't mean that. 128 00:14:08,641 --> 00:14:11,019 - What did you mean? - It isn't the weather. 129 00:14:11,227 --> 00:14:14,272 It's the waiting. These men are itching to go. 130 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:16,941 I don't think I have to remind you... 131 00:14:17,150 --> 00:14:20,486 ...that this war has been going on for almost five years. 132 00:14:20,737 --> 00:14:23,114 Half of Europe has been overrun and occupied. 133 00:14:23,323 --> 00:14:25,783 We're comparative newcomers. 134 00:14:25,992 --> 00:14:30,288 England's gone through a blitz with a knife at her throat since 1940. 135 00:14:30,497 --> 00:14:34,751 I am quite sure that they too are impatient and itching to go. 136 00:14:34,959 --> 00:14:36,794 Do I make myself clear? 137 00:14:37,045 --> 00:14:38,630 Yes, sir. Quite clear. 138 00:14:39,506 --> 00:14:42,634 Three million men penned up on this island. 139 00:14:42,842 --> 00:14:46,554 All over England, in staging areas like this. 140 00:14:46,804 --> 00:14:50,975 We're on the threshold of the most crucial day of our times. 141 00:14:51,184 --> 00:14:53,394 Three million men out there... 142 00:14:53,603 --> 00:14:58,483 ...keyed up, and waiting for that big step-off. 143 00:15:00,902 --> 00:15:03,029 They aren't exactly alone. 144 00:15:04,572 --> 00:15:07,575 Notify the men. Full packs and equipment, 14:00 hours. 145 00:15:07,825 --> 00:15:08,952 Yes, sir. 146 00:15:14,207 --> 00:15:15,166 (RADIO PLAYS) 147 00:15:15,375 --> 00:15:17,043 This allows you more freedom. 148 00:15:17,252 --> 00:15:20,421 Quicker to get rid of when we hit the beach. 149 00:15:21,130 --> 00:15:23,091 - Well? - It's on. 150 00:15:24,008 --> 00:15:26,094 Tonight, as scheduled. 151 00:15:26,678 --> 00:15:29,097 - Lf the weather isn't worse. - How worse can it get? 152 00:15:29,305 --> 00:15:32,517 Ike has called a high-level conference for 9:30. 153 00:15:32,725 --> 00:15:36,980 I am not Eisenhower. I am an assistant division commander. 154 00:15:37,188 --> 00:15:41,901 I don't know from nothing, but he can't call it off again. 155 00:15:45,989 --> 00:15:47,407 Frank, turn that thing off. 156 00:15:47,615 --> 00:15:50,034 Four thousand ships loaded for bear. 157 00:15:50,243 --> 00:15:51,828 Troops ready to go. 158 00:15:52,036 --> 00:15:53,872 Eleven thousand planes on the line. 159 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:57,709 Eighteen thousand paratroopers. God only knows how many gliders. 160 00:15:57,917 --> 00:16:00,003 Norm, relax. 161 00:16:01,963 --> 00:16:04,674 RAF says the gale can stop as suddenly as it began. 162 00:16:04,883 --> 00:16:07,218 So they told us yesterday and the day before. 163 00:16:07,427 --> 00:16:08,928 Look, Norm. 164 00:16:10,263 --> 00:16:12,182 We're all of us just as... 165 00:16:12,432 --> 00:16:15,935 ...dedicated to this thing as you are, just as anxious to get going. 166 00:16:16,144 --> 00:16:18,146 And that includes Ike. 167 00:16:18,354 --> 00:16:21,316 Now if he calls it off again, he knows what he's doing. 168 00:16:21,524 --> 00:16:24,235 Of course he does. I know that. 169 00:16:24,444 --> 00:16:28,239 I'm just thinking about those assault troops. 200,000 of them... 170 00:16:28,448 --> 00:16:31,826 ...out there on those ships. They're probably seasick as hell. 171 00:16:32,035 --> 00:16:35,830 Some of those men have been on those tubs for almost three days. 172 00:16:36,623 --> 00:16:38,291 I say go. 173 00:16:38,541 --> 00:16:41,127 Go. Weather or no weather. 174 00:16:41,419 --> 00:16:42,921 (CHEERING) 175 00:16:43,171 --> 00:16:44,380 No! 176 00:16:45,965 --> 00:16:47,842 A hundred on the bone! Let's go. 177 00:16:48,051 --> 00:16:52,013 - Hey, give me $50. I'm busted. - I'm not doing so good myself. 178 00:17:01,231 --> 00:17:02,941 Hey, lend me $50? 179 00:17:08,154 --> 00:17:10,740 - Lend me 20 bucks? - Drop dead. 180 00:17:16,830 --> 00:17:18,206 Lend me $ 10? 181 00:17:21,626 --> 00:17:24,504 Let's go, let's go. Six! 182 00:17:25,547 --> 00:17:27,090 - Fifty on a bet. - I got it. 183 00:17:27,298 --> 00:17:29,342 One, two, three, four, five. 184 00:17:29,592 --> 00:17:31,261 Fifty! 185 00:17:33,388 --> 00:17:35,306 Let me hear it, let me hear it. 186 00:17:35,515 --> 00:17:38,977 - Five and two, four and three. - Six! That's the way we go! 187 00:17:39,185 --> 00:17:42,647 Seven points in a row. It ain't logical, it just ain't logical. 188 00:17:42,856 --> 00:17:47,777 - There's a hundred out there. - $ 100 dollars, $20 dollars. 189 00:17:47,986 --> 00:17:49,529 Anything open? 190 00:17:49,737 --> 00:17:51,698 - Forty more. - Forty more. 191 00:17:51,906 --> 00:17:53,575 You got a bet. 192 00:17:54,325 --> 00:17:57,912 - Okay, you mother-Ioving... - Just a minute. Wait a minute. 193 00:17:58,788 --> 00:18:00,456 Here you are. Use this. 194 00:18:00,665 --> 00:18:03,126 - You don't think I'd... - I don't think anything. 195 00:18:03,334 --> 00:18:06,671 I just like to hear the sound when it comes out of the cup. 196 00:18:08,548 --> 00:18:10,508 That's it. Shake it. 197 00:18:11,843 --> 00:18:15,388 Okay. Let me see what you do with it now. Go ahead. Shoot. 198 00:18:15,597 --> 00:18:17,182 - What is it? - Nothing. 199 00:18:17,974 --> 00:18:19,267 - Seven! - That's what I wanted! 200 00:18:19,517 --> 00:18:21,769 Who put this cup in the game? 201 00:18:22,020 --> 00:18:24,772 - Next shooter. Who's coming up? MAN: I'll go $ 100. 202 00:18:24,981 --> 00:18:27,567 He's shooting a hundred. Who's got it? 203 00:18:27,775 --> 00:18:30,153 - Watch your side bets. - $ 100. 204 00:18:31,779 --> 00:18:34,490 You got a letter for me. Schultz, huh? 205 00:18:36,493 --> 00:18:37,869 Yeah, that's it. 206 00:18:38,495 --> 00:18:39,704 Thanks, buddy. 207 00:18:47,170 --> 00:18:48,338 Mama mia! 208 00:18:48,546 --> 00:18:52,800 - How much did you take him for? - Not much. Just a hair over $2500. 209 00:18:53,510 --> 00:18:55,386 - $2500? - Yeah. 210 00:18:55,595 --> 00:18:57,972 Oh, man, $2500? 211 00:18:59,182 --> 00:19:01,267 It's too bad you had to win it now. 212 00:19:01,768 --> 00:19:03,019 What do you mean, now? 213 00:19:03,228 --> 00:19:06,314 Suppose we take off tonight. What will you do with it? 214 00:19:07,190 --> 00:19:11,861 Five I take with me to Paris to blow on the broads and wine. 215 00:19:12,070 --> 00:19:14,531 A thou I leave here for seed when I get back. 216 00:19:14,781 --> 00:19:16,908 And the rest I send to my mother. 217 00:19:39,222 --> 00:19:42,684 Oh, man, $2500. And in Paris. 218 00:19:42,934 --> 00:19:44,561 You always was lucky. 219 00:19:44,769 --> 00:19:46,688 Hey, remember that night in Fort Bragg? 220 00:19:49,774 --> 00:19:51,109 I remember it. 221 00:19:51,526 --> 00:19:56,030 You know, I think I sneak over there and give it a big whang myself. 222 00:19:56,281 --> 00:19:58,199 Why not? What's to lose? 223 00:20:01,870 --> 00:20:03,329 Damn it. 224 00:20:05,123 --> 00:20:08,042 Why did he have to mention Fort Bragg? 225 00:20:10,336 --> 00:20:13,548 I was lucky, all right, in that crap game. 226 00:20:15,925 --> 00:20:18,469 Next day I break my leg in a jump. 227 00:20:19,053 --> 00:20:21,264 And two months in traction. 228 00:20:33,026 --> 00:20:36,446 $2500. 229 00:20:38,615 --> 00:20:41,659 That's more money I ever had in my whole life. 230 00:20:46,414 --> 00:20:47,957 I know. 231 00:20:49,501 --> 00:20:52,170 Man, I just know. 232 00:21:04,349 --> 00:21:08,895 I wonder how long it takes to lose $2500? 233 00:21:20,573 --> 00:21:22,325 Pint of sludge, Ted. 234 00:21:30,750 --> 00:21:33,503 Oh, hello, Dave. Hey, you seen Johnny? 235 00:21:33,711 --> 00:21:34,963 Yes. 236 00:21:35,672 --> 00:21:37,549 Well, where is he? 237 00:21:39,509 --> 00:21:40,969 Come on, Dave. 238 00:21:41,427 --> 00:21:43,763 I need my boots. Johnny's borrowed them. 239 00:21:45,390 --> 00:21:47,016 Where is he? 240 00:21:47,600 --> 00:21:49,060 At the bottom... 241 00:21:49,269 --> 00:21:50,895 ...of the Channel. 242 00:22:00,071 --> 00:22:01,239 You mean... 243 00:22:02,991 --> 00:22:04,242 ...he's bought it? 244 00:22:04,450 --> 00:22:06,744 Ack-ack over Calais. 245 00:22:06,953 --> 00:22:10,999 He jumped clean, but his parachute didn't open. 246 00:22:19,674 --> 00:22:22,135 That leaves just you in the squadron, Dave. 247 00:22:23,344 --> 00:22:26,806 I mean, of the old 1940 mob. 248 00:22:27,015 --> 00:22:29,851 What's always worried me about being one of the few... 249 00:22:30,059 --> 00:22:32,645 ...is the way we keep on getting fewer. 250 00:22:34,272 --> 00:22:35,565 Yeah. 251 00:22:36,024 --> 00:22:37,650 Poor old Johnny. 252 00:22:39,444 --> 00:22:40,653 Bad luck, it happening now. 253 00:22:40,862 --> 00:22:45,283 - Now, then. What's the difference? - He went through the Battle of Britain! 254 00:22:47,076 --> 00:22:49,871 And now if the big show starts tonight... 255 00:22:50,079 --> 00:22:51,998 ...he won't be in it. 256 00:22:52,832 --> 00:22:54,959 Look, will you please shut up about him? 257 00:22:55,168 --> 00:22:57,504 All right, all right. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. 258 00:22:58,171 --> 00:23:00,006 You heard something about tonight? 259 00:23:00,757 --> 00:23:03,176 No, no. I haven't heard anything. 260 00:23:03,426 --> 00:23:06,638 - What are you talking about then? - Well, it's just... 261 00:23:07,013 --> 00:23:10,350 - Go on, go on. - I have a feeling it's on for tonight. 262 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:13,019 - That's all. - A feeling. 263 00:23:13,561 --> 00:23:15,522 Take your feeling somewhere else. 264 00:23:16,814 --> 00:23:18,483 I've got a letter to write. 265 00:23:18,691 --> 00:23:21,361 I've had this feeling since I woke up. 266 00:23:21,819 --> 00:23:23,738 I've had it with me all day long. 267 00:23:24,405 --> 00:23:26,199 I can't shake it off. 268 00:23:26,908 --> 00:23:30,078 It's tonight. I know it is. 269 00:23:30,370 --> 00:23:32,080 All right, it's tonight. 270 00:23:32,330 --> 00:23:33,665 Suits me fine. 271 00:23:33,873 --> 00:23:36,709 Tonight. This afternoon. Now! 272 00:23:38,628 --> 00:23:40,171 I mean... 273 00:23:41,714 --> 00:23:44,050 ...as soon as I finish this beer. 274 00:23:58,189 --> 00:24:01,025 - General, can you spare me a minute? - Come in. 275 00:24:01,234 --> 00:24:02,944 - Thank you. - Can I get you coffee? 276 00:24:03,152 --> 00:24:05,405 - No, thanks. - I'll get some for myself. 277 00:24:16,541 --> 00:24:17,709 Is it still raining? 278 00:24:17,917 --> 00:24:19,502 On and off, off and on. 279 00:24:19,711 --> 00:24:22,338 Sometimes I wonder which side God's on. 280 00:24:22,547 --> 00:24:23,590 What? 281 00:24:24,382 --> 00:24:28,219 I say, sometimes I wonder which side God's on. 282 00:24:28,761 --> 00:24:30,722 Good question. 283 00:24:30,930 --> 00:24:32,432 What's on your mind, Van? 284 00:24:32,640 --> 00:24:35,727 I'm concerned about the placement of our drop zones. 285 00:24:35,935 --> 00:24:37,187 Go on. 286 00:24:37,395 --> 00:24:40,982 I know this is a hell of a late date to bring up something new... 287 00:24:41,191 --> 00:24:43,526 ...but you've given me a tough nut to crack. 288 00:24:43,735 --> 00:24:47,280 - It gets tougher every time I try. - I know, Van. 289 00:24:47,530 --> 00:24:51,075 Sainte-Mère-Eglise straddles the only road the Germans can use... 290 00:24:51,284 --> 00:24:54,787 ...to drive into our northern flank. But it has to be taken. 291 00:24:55,163 --> 00:24:57,123 And it has to be held. 292 00:24:58,500 --> 00:25:00,960 That's why I gave you the job, Van. 293 00:25:04,631 --> 00:25:06,758 - Can I use your board? - Of course. 294 00:25:11,638 --> 00:25:14,766 Here's the town. Heavily fortified. 295 00:25:14,974 --> 00:25:18,394 Down here is the swamp area that the Germans have flooded. 296 00:25:18,603 --> 00:25:22,565 And in between, four miles from the town, is our drop zone. 297 00:25:22,774 --> 00:25:25,193 Now if anything goes wrong and we undershoot... 298 00:25:25,401 --> 00:25:28,279 ...we land in this flooded area and are bogged down. 299 00:25:28,488 --> 00:25:31,741 If we overshoot, we come down like clay pigeons... 300 00:25:31,950 --> 00:25:34,911 ...smack dab in the center of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. 301 00:25:35,119 --> 00:25:39,666 That's why I gave the men training in low-level jumps near the villages. 302 00:25:39,874 --> 00:25:41,459 So I've heard. 303 00:25:43,753 --> 00:25:47,382 Got a complaint from the city council at Bexhall. 304 00:25:47,590 --> 00:25:52,220 Some of your men overshot the drop zone and landed in the town. 305 00:25:52,428 --> 00:25:56,266 - Tied up traffic for an hour. - That's true, sir. I was with them. 306 00:25:56,516 --> 00:25:59,352 Sudden crosswind hit us, swept us over the treetops... 307 00:25:59,561 --> 00:26:01,646 ...scattered us all over the place. 308 00:26:03,314 --> 00:26:08,236 - Where did you end up? - In the courtyard of a convent. 309 00:26:09,237 --> 00:26:11,239 Relax, Van. Sit down. 310 00:26:12,615 --> 00:26:16,578 The last few months have been a tough grind on all of us. 311 00:26:17,203 --> 00:26:20,456 I hear you've been working yourself and your battalion hard. 312 00:26:20,665 --> 00:26:22,709 Almost without a stop. 313 00:26:24,294 --> 00:26:26,963 Now that we're almost at the end of the line... 314 00:26:27,172 --> 00:26:30,466 ...why don't you try easing up on yourself and on the men? 315 00:26:30,967 --> 00:26:34,512 Sometimes a battalion can be sharpened to too fine a point. 316 00:26:34,888 --> 00:26:37,807 Sometimes a commander can too. 317 00:26:40,226 --> 00:26:41,394 Well... 318 00:26:42,729 --> 00:26:46,274 ...if there's any further delay... 319 00:26:46,482 --> 00:26:50,236 ...I request permission to submit a new placement for our drop zones. 320 00:26:50,486 --> 00:26:52,614 All right. Put it in writing. 321 00:26:52,822 --> 00:26:55,200 Make it official. That's your prerogative. 322 00:26:55,950 --> 00:27:00,914 But Ike has called a final meeting for tonight at Southwick House. 323 00:27:01,372 --> 00:27:04,042 If it's on, we'll get the green light by 9:30. 324 00:27:04,250 --> 00:27:07,045 - What are the chances? - Better than 50-50. 325 00:27:07,420 --> 00:27:11,508 Forget everything I said. I got the best battalion in this division... 326 00:27:11,716 --> 00:27:12,717 ...and they're ready. 327 00:27:28,483 --> 00:27:30,735 Here it is. The latest report. 328 00:27:41,037 --> 00:27:43,039 (PHONE RINGS) 329 00:27:49,462 --> 00:27:52,340 - It's Southwick House, sir. - Stagg here. 330 00:27:52,757 --> 00:27:56,386 Yes, sir. The new front's moving in much faster than we thought. 331 00:27:57,345 --> 00:27:59,722 Yes, sir, it's definitely improving. 332 00:28:01,224 --> 00:28:03,518 I'll be there, sir. 9:30. 333 00:28:10,024 --> 00:28:13,778 - Would you like some more tea, sir? - Coffee, and make it black. 334 00:28:13,987 --> 00:28:14,988 Please. 335 00:28:15,405 --> 00:28:17,282 One moment, Colonel Priller. 336 00:28:18,032 --> 00:28:20,160 Why wasn't he court-martialed? 337 00:28:20,368 --> 00:28:22,328 He shot down 132 planes. 338 00:28:26,291 --> 00:28:29,294 Don't call me "Pips, old boy. " 339 00:28:29,544 --> 00:28:32,964 You were a rotten pilot when we flew in Russia. 340 00:28:33,173 --> 00:28:36,718 You're flying a desk now, but you're still a rotten pilot! 341 00:28:37,677 --> 00:28:40,013 What's that you're saying? 342 00:28:40,221 --> 00:28:44,517 I'm squatting here on this God-forsaken airfield... 343 00:28:44,726 --> 00:28:49,230 ...with only two planes... two stinking crates! 344 00:28:50,899 --> 00:28:54,235 Oh, sure, sure... your orders were followed! 345 00:28:54,444 --> 00:28:56,738 Now my squadrons are God-knows-where! 346 00:28:57,238 --> 00:29:02,368 My supplies are all gone. What am I supposed to do now? 347 00:29:02,577 --> 00:29:07,790 But Pips, we had to disperse our fighter squadrons... we had to! 348 00:29:07,999 --> 00:29:12,337 Look what happened to our airstrips around the Pas-de-Calais! 349 00:29:12,545 --> 00:29:15,381 The whole idea is absolutely idiotic! 350 00:29:15,798 --> 00:29:19,802 You move us back instead of forward! 351 00:29:20,011 --> 00:29:24,933 Sure, I know the weather's lousy and they probably won't invade... 352 00:29:25,141 --> 00:29:28,269 ...but what would happen if they did? 353 00:29:28,520 --> 00:29:32,649 But you know I can't get there with my equipment for two days. 354 00:29:32,857 --> 00:29:36,528 I tell you, you're all crazy! 355 00:29:54,629 --> 00:29:57,173 Priller has always been a hothead... 356 00:29:57,382 --> 00:30:00,134 ...but let's not underestimate him. 357 00:30:01,052 --> 00:30:03,888 What he says is not entirely illogical. 358 00:30:04,931 --> 00:30:06,641 What's the weather report? 359 00:30:06,850 --> 00:30:09,185 Slightly better over the Channel. 360 00:30:10,103 --> 00:30:12,355 I wouldn't be surprised if... 361 00:30:14,107 --> 00:30:17,944 - When's the next weather report? - Tonight at 8, General. 362 00:30:18,903 --> 00:30:21,447 Keep me posted on the weather. 363 00:30:22,448 --> 00:30:24,576 You made my dinner reservations? 364 00:30:24,784 --> 00:30:26,578 Yes, I did, General. 365 00:30:26,786 --> 00:30:28,454 Cancel everything. 366 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:42,468 (SPEAKING IN GERMAN) 367 00:30:42,677 --> 00:30:48,266 Shoes for my wife, I had them specially made in Paris... 368 00:30:48,558 --> 00:30:53,396 ...for her birthday... tomorrow, the sixth of June. 369 00:30:53,605 --> 00:30:56,024 Please wish her a happy birthday. 370 00:30:56,232 --> 00:30:57,692 Thank you, Speidel. 371 00:31:00,820 --> 00:31:04,282 Why didn't they attack in May? The weather was perfect... 372 00:31:08,203 --> 00:31:10,371 An attack now would be embarrassing. 373 00:31:11,789 --> 00:31:14,876 But I don't think we need worry. 374 00:31:37,273 --> 00:31:38,858 Is the plan ready, sir? 375 00:31:39,317 --> 00:31:42,695 Yes, yes, quite finished. 376 00:31:44,322 --> 00:31:45,865 War games... 377 00:31:47,408 --> 00:31:49,744 ...theoretical invasions. 378 00:31:50,787 --> 00:31:56,751 Rush to Rennes just to push little flags around a table. 379 00:31:59,671 --> 00:32:01,673 Playing at war! 380 00:32:03,842 --> 00:32:06,094 Do you win or lose, sir? 381 00:32:07,428 --> 00:32:08,930 Have I ever lost? 382 00:32:12,725 --> 00:32:17,689 But General, this time you play the role of Eisenhower. 383 00:32:18,356 --> 00:32:21,693 I win because I go against the rules. 384 00:32:22,819 --> 00:32:26,489 We expect them to cross at the narrowest part of the Channel... 385 00:32:26,698 --> 00:32:31,578 ...and in good weather. But that's too simple... too obvious. 386 00:32:31,786 --> 00:32:36,916 I choose the widest part, in the worst weather... and attack here. 387 00:32:38,001 --> 00:32:39,460 In Normandy. 388 00:32:39,878 --> 00:32:41,546 And in bad weather! 389 00:32:45,842 --> 00:32:47,093 Like now... 390 00:32:47,886 --> 00:32:49,179 ...bad weather! 391 00:32:49,554 --> 00:32:52,724 STAGG: Trying to pick a trend is difficult. 392 00:32:53,474 --> 00:32:58,146 From a meteorological standpoint, conditions almost resemble mid-winter. 393 00:32:58,354 --> 00:32:59,564 And Normandy? 394 00:32:59,772 --> 00:33:03,359 High winds, clouds, and some fog over the beaches. 395 00:33:03,568 --> 00:33:07,697 However, I can say with a certain degree of safety... 396 00:33:07,947 --> 00:33:11,201 ...that we can expect a brief period of fair conditions. 397 00:33:11,409 --> 00:33:13,411 Let me summarize, then. 398 00:33:13,912 --> 00:33:18,791 What you're promising us is a barely tolerable period of fair conditions. 399 00:33:19,083 --> 00:33:20,126 Am I right? 400 00:33:20,335 --> 00:33:21,461 Yes. 401 00:33:21,669 --> 00:33:25,298 Conditions that are far below the minimum requirements. 402 00:33:25,507 --> 00:33:27,926 That's all I can promise. 403 00:33:28,134 --> 00:33:31,554 You've done your best, Stagg. Thank you, gentlemen. 404 00:33:36,476 --> 00:33:37,477 Well... 405 00:33:37,810 --> 00:33:39,312 ...there it is. 406 00:33:40,104 --> 00:33:43,107 We've postponed the attack once already. 407 00:33:43,691 --> 00:33:47,779 Now, either we go on the 6th, with only marginal conditions... 408 00:33:48,780 --> 00:33:50,532 ...or postpone again... 409 00:33:50,990 --> 00:33:53,493 ...in the hope of getting perfect conditions. 410 00:33:53,701 --> 00:33:55,370 What do you think, Monty? 411 00:33:55,578 --> 00:33:57,664 I say, go. Go. 412 00:33:57,872 --> 00:34:00,166 I must remind everybody... 413 00:34:00,375 --> 00:34:04,295 ...that the American convoy for the Omaha and Utah beaches... 414 00:34:04,504 --> 00:34:06,381 ...they've farthest to go... 415 00:34:06,589 --> 00:34:09,884 ...must be given the order within the next half-hour... 416 00:34:10,093 --> 00:34:13,263 ...if the assault is to take place on the 6th. 417 00:34:16,850 --> 00:34:20,436 We can't keep almost a quarter of a million men on ships... 418 00:34:20,645 --> 00:34:23,648 ...in embarkation areas, indefinitely. 419 00:34:24,357 --> 00:34:27,944 The longer we wait, the more acute our security problem. 420 00:34:28,278 --> 00:34:29,904 The next time... 421 00:34:30,113 --> 00:34:32,657 ...the tides and the moon will be right... 422 00:34:35,910 --> 00:34:37,495 Not before July. 423 00:34:41,249 --> 00:34:42,458 Gentlemen... 424 00:34:44,502 --> 00:34:46,421 ...such a postponement... 425 00:34:48,214 --> 00:34:50,842 ...is too bitter to contemplate. 426 00:34:53,136 --> 00:34:57,765 A brilliant plan, General. Unorthodox, but brilliant. 427 00:35:00,185 --> 00:35:02,937 Fortunately, it's only a game. 428 00:35:04,272 --> 00:35:07,358 I don't think we have much to worry about. 429 00:35:08,234 --> 00:35:12,363 Eisenhower would never take the gamble. 430 00:35:13,156 --> 00:35:14,532 Never. 431 00:35:18,995 --> 00:35:22,707 I'm quite positive we must give the order. 432 00:35:24,083 --> 00:35:25,668 I don't like it... 433 00:35:26,085 --> 00:35:27,754 ...but there it is. 434 00:35:28,296 --> 00:35:29,547 Gentlemen... 435 00:35:30,381 --> 00:35:34,511 ...I don't see how we can possibly do anything else but go. 436 00:35:48,608 --> 00:35:49,859 (PHONE RINGS) 437 00:35:51,444 --> 00:35:53,029 Wilson speaking. 438 00:35:53,696 --> 00:35:55,114 Yes, sir. 439 00:35:58,743 --> 00:36:02,580 It's on, sir. Ike's made the decision. Tonight, as scheduled! 440 00:36:02,789 --> 00:36:05,041 (GLASS CLATTERS) 441 00:36:07,877 --> 00:36:10,171 (PHONE RINGS) 442 00:36:17,387 --> 00:36:19,264 Colonel Tomson speaking. 443 00:36:23,309 --> 00:36:24,394 Thank you. 444 00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:30,775 Next stop... 445 00:36:31,025 --> 00:36:32,527 ...Normandy. 446 00:36:33,945 --> 00:36:36,531 God help us now. 447 00:36:39,868 --> 00:36:41,494 (PHONE RINGS) 448 00:36:54,174 --> 00:36:55,425 Gentlemen... 449 00:36:55,633 --> 00:36:58,052 ...the day we've been waiting for has arrived. 450 00:36:58,553 --> 00:37:01,181 Invasion! We're on our way. 451 00:37:07,812 --> 00:37:08,855 General. 452 00:37:10,857 --> 00:37:13,651 The orders have been given. It's on. 453 00:37:16,237 --> 00:37:18,948 Have the battalion commanders join me in the wardroom. 454 00:37:30,001 --> 00:37:31,503 All right, Sergeant. 455 00:37:33,796 --> 00:37:36,591 You men are the eyes of our airborne army. 456 00:37:37,175 --> 00:37:41,763 You, the pathfinders, will have one job, and one job only: 457 00:37:42,847 --> 00:37:45,725 To light the drop zones for our paratroops. 458 00:37:46,392 --> 00:37:49,687 Along with the British and Canadians you'll be the first men... 459 00:37:49,896 --> 00:37:52,732 ...to land in France. And remember this: 460 00:37:52,941 --> 00:37:54,734 When you get to Normandy... 461 00:37:55,193 --> 00:37:57,362 ...you'll only have one friend: 462 00:37:58,112 --> 00:37:59,280 God. 463 00:38:02,534 --> 00:38:04,244 And this. 464 00:38:06,788 --> 00:38:07,789 This... 465 00:38:09,791 --> 00:38:11,251 ...is Rupert. 466 00:38:12,710 --> 00:38:15,046 Now, we are going to drop Rupert... 467 00:38:15,255 --> 00:38:17,090 ...and a lot more like him... 468 00:38:17,298 --> 00:38:19,384 ...behind the invasion area. 469 00:38:21,928 --> 00:38:23,012 He's... 470 00:38:23,638 --> 00:38:26,224 ...a very extraordinary fellow, Rupert. 471 00:38:27,433 --> 00:38:29,102 He's sort of a... 472 00:38:29,310 --> 00:38:31,771 ...one-man army, all by himself. 473 00:38:32,730 --> 00:38:34,065 Let me show you. 474 00:38:35,942 --> 00:38:38,361 Let me show you what happens when Rupert... 475 00:38:38,611 --> 00:38:40,113 ...hits the ground. 476 00:38:40,530 --> 00:38:42,365 Sergeant, switch off the lights, please. 477 00:38:50,582 --> 00:38:52,167 All right, Sergeant, that's all. 478 00:38:52,959 --> 00:38:54,878 All right, come on. Simmer down. 479 00:38:55,128 --> 00:38:56,296 Come on, up. 480 00:38:56,504 --> 00:38:58,548 (RUPERT POPS) 481 00:39:00,758 --> 00:39:05,763 It's possible that Rupert and his men will do the same thing to the Germans. 482 00:39:05,972 --> 00:39:08,933 Confuse them, make them look over their shoulders... 483 00:39:09,142 --> 00:39:11,728 ...and launch an attack in the wrong direction. 484 00:39:11,936 --> 00:39:14,147 (CRICKETS CLICKING) 485 00:39:21,446 --> 00:39:22,822 Ten-hut! 486 00:39:24,491 --> 00:39:27,368 - The crickets have been distributed. - So I heard. 487 00:39:29,412 --> 00:39:30,705 At ease! 488 00:39:33,124 --> 00:39:35,960 You're as ready as we can make you. 489 00:39:37,378 --> 00:39:39,547 This five-cent toy... 490 00:39:40,048 --> 00:39:42,592 ...wasn't issued to you for laughs. 491 00:39:42,800 --> 00:39:44,761 It may save your life. 492 00:39:45,261 --> 00:39:47,555 You're gonna be landing in the dark. 493 00:39:48,431 --> 00:39:50,892 On the other side of that hedgerow... 494 00:39:51,100 --> 00:39:55,647 ...the fellow may not be wearing the same uniform you are. So... 495 00:39:55,855 --> 00:39:57,482 ...one click... 496 00:39:57,732 --> 00:40:00,318 ...is to be answered by two clicks. 497 00:40:02,153 --> 00:40:04,906 And if you don't get that answering click... 498 00:40:05,365 --> 00:40:07,492 ...hit the dirt and open fire. 499 00:40:07,700 --> 00:40:08,743 I repeat: 500 00:40:09,452 --> 00:40:10,787 One click... 501 00:40:10,995 --> 00:40:13,248 ...must be answered by two clicks. 502 00:40:14,415 --> 00:40:18,211 Now, hang on to this gimmick. It's as important as your weapon. 503 00:40:19,170 --> 00:40:20,171 Do you read me? 504 00:40:20,380 --> 00:40:22,340 Loud and clear, sir. 505 00:40:22,549 --> 00:40:24,801 All right. One more thing. 506 00:40:25,009 --> 00:40:27,637 Your assignment tonight is strategic. 507 00:40:28,263 --> 00:40:30,807 You can't give the enemy a break. 508 00:40:32,016 --> 00:40:33,893 Send them to hell. 509 00:40:39,399 --> 00:40:41,067 That is all. 510 00:40:49,117 --> 00:40:52,871 MAN ON RADIO IN FRENCH: London calling with messages for our friends. 511 00:40:58,877 --> 00:41:02,797 "Molasses tomorrow will bring forth cognac. " 512 00:41:07,552 --> 00:41:10,346 "John has a long mustache. " 513 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:11,639 I repeat: 514 00:41:11,890 --> 00:41:14,767 "John has a long mustache. " 515 00:41:16,269 --> 00:41:18,438 "John has a long mustache! " 516 00:41:20,148 --> 00:41:22,275 "John has a long mustache! " 517 00:41:27,572 --> 00:41:30,200 "John has a long mustache! " 518 00:41:33,995 --> 00:41:35,997 No, not yet... 519 00:41:36,247 --> 00:41:37,624 Oh, my Lord! 520 00:42:00,146 --> 00:42:02,440 "John has a long mustache. " 521 00:42:06,361 --> 00:42:07,737 Shh. 522 00:42:11,449 --> 00:42:13,618 (RADIO PLAYS, MUFFLED) 523 00:42:28,216 --> 00:42:30,927 (MAN ON RADIO SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 524 00:42:33,346 --> 00:42:35,306 Make any sense to you, mac? 525 00:42:35,723 --> 00:42:39,978 As I said last night, they're code messages to the Resistance chaps. 526 00:42:40,228 --> 00:42:43,147 Obviously, one message means something to one group... 527 00:42:43,356 --> 00:42:45,692 ...and another means something to another group. 528 00:42:46,609 --> 00:42:51,948 "There is a fire at the travel agency. " 529 00:42:52,240 --> 00:42:54,033 I repeat: 530 00:42:56,578 --> 00:43:01,166 "There is a fire at the travel agency. " 531 00:43:02,500 --> 00:43:05,962 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 532 00:43:06,171 --> 00:43:07,338 I repeat: 533 00:43:07,547 --> 00:43:11,676 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 534 00:43:24,689 --> 00:43:27,192 The bridge... in forty-five minutes. 535 00:43:33,615 --> 00:43:35,825 (SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 536 00:43:36,075 --> 00:43:38,453 We'll be back. 537 00:43:46,836 --> 00:43:50,423 MAN ON RADIO: "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 538 00:43:51,132 --> 00:43:52,509 I repeat: 539 00:43:52,717 --> 00:43:56,554 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 540 00:43:59,224 --> 00:44:02,101 "There is a fire at the travel agency. " 541 00:44:13,571 --> 00:44:16,157 The best hand I've had all night. 542 00:44:16,407 --> 00:44:18,618 Let me see here... 543 00:44:22,789 --> 00:44:24,123 Pardon me. 544 00:44:24,833 --> 00:44:28,378 Pardon me, General... it's come! 545 00:44:28,586 --> 00:44:30,964 Wait. Give that to me. 546 00:44:31,506 --> 00:44:32,715 What's come? 547 00:44:32,966 --> 00:44:34,717 It's the second part of the message. 548 00:44:35,677 --> 00:44:37,387 The second verse. 549 00:44:37,595 --> 00:44:40,306 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 550 00:44:41,683 --> 00:44:44,310 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 551 00:44:46,855 --> 00:44:49,691 We can expect the invasion within 24 hours! 552 00:44:51,526 --> 00:44:53,862 Put the Fifteenth Army on full alert. 553 00:44:56,322 --> 00:44:57,699 Thank you. 554 00:45:05,290 --> 00:45:10,545 You know, I'm too old a bunny to get very excited about all this. 555 00:45:10,753 --> 00:45:15,300 Now... where was I...? Oh yes, two spades! 556 00:45:42,869 --> 00:45:44,829 It's almost impossible to believe. 557 00:45:45,788 --> 00:45:47,957 Every dot represents a ship. 558 00:45:48,625 --> 00:45:52,212 You got battlewagons, cruisers, destroyers, minesweepers. 559 00:45:52,420 --> 00:45:55,590 You got assault craft of every size and every type. 560 00:45:57,717 --> 00:46:00,386 The biggest armada the world's ever known. 561 00:46:05,475 --> 00:46:06,851 Here. 562 00:46:09,854 --> 00:46:11,564 You remember it. 563 00:46:12,398 --> 00:46:14,108 Remember every bit of it. 564 00:46:14,692 --> 00:46:16,319 We're on the eve of a day... 565 00:46:16,528 --> 00:46:20,281 ...that people will talk about long after we're dead and gone. 566 00:46:31,960 --> 00:46:33,586 You wanna know something? 567 00:46:34,462 --> 00:46:37,465 It gives me goose pimples just to be part of it. 568 00:46:49,018 --> 00:46:50,937 FULLER: You could call it one of them... 569 00:46:51,145 --> 00:46:54,190 ...crazy, quickie wartime marriages, you know? 570 00:46:54,399 --> 00:46:57,610 Met at a dance at the USO and all that... 571 00:46:57,902 --> 00:46:59,863 ...but, I mean, I took it serious. 572 00:47:00,113 --> 00:47:03,324 And so did she. We didn't do it just for kicks. 573 00:47:03,616 --> 00:47:06,369 - When did you get the letter? - Week ago. 574 00:47:06,578 --> 00:47:07,704 Two weeks. 575 00:47:09,455 --> 00:47:12,625 Maybe I was wrong, what I wrote her. 576 00:47:12,917 --> 00:47:16,713 You know, I mean, she's a high-class model and all, and I... 577 00:47:19,090 --> 00:47:22,552 I'm not the kind of guy to get married that easy. 578 00:47:22,760 --> 00:47:24,846 I mean, it wasn't no joke to me. 579 00:47:29,934 --> 00:47:34,689 But oh, man, we really had some wonderful times together. 580 00:47:35,815 --> 00:47:38,568 And you think she's got a boyfriend? 581 00:47:40,528 --> 00:47:43,490 Well, she never actually said so... 582 00:47:44,115 --> 00:47:45,450 I mean... 583 00:47:47,327 --> 00:47:50,538 You think I was right? I mean, was I fair? 584 00:47:50,747 --> 00:47:52,040 You, uh... 585 00:47:52,290 --> 00:47:54,751 She can't get one without your permission, right? 586 00:47:54,959 --> 00:47:56,794 You gotta give your okay. 587 00:47:57,128 --> 00:47:58,630 I know it's the law. 588 00:47:58,838 --> 00:48:01,674 They passed it for all the Dear Johns. 589 00:48:08,515 --> 00:48:12,393 Well, I guess I better be getting back to the outfit. 590 00:48:15,855 --> 00:48:17,357 Good luck. 591 00:48:18,817 --> 00:48:20,401 You too. 592 00:48:31,412 --> 00:48:34,624 Who was that guy? The one you was talking to so long? 593 00:48:36,793 --> 00:48:38,670 I don't know, Sparrow. 594 00:48:39,587 --> 00:48:42,215 I never saw him before in my life. 595 00:48:43,842 --> 00:48:46,219 (PLANES WHIRRING) 596 00:48:52,433 --> 00:48:55,019 (BELLS RINGING) 597 00:49:04,070 --> 00:49:09,284 Happy birthday, General... from your staff! 598 00:49:10,285 --> 00:49:13,121 (CLOCK CHIMES NINE) 599 00:49:13,788 --> 00:49:15,039 Thank you. 600 00:49:17,876 --> 00:49:19,544 Will you cut the cake, sir? 601 00:49:20,670 --> 00:49:23,715 I trust you don't expect me to eat it, too! 602 00:49:23,923 --> 00:49:25,341 (CHUCKLING) 603 00:49:50,658 --> 00:49:51,826 What's that? 604 00:49:52,494 --> 00:49:56,748 Dummkopf, that's the "V for victory" sign. Three dots and a dash. 605 00:49:56,956 --> 00:49:59,042 (SINGS BARS FROM BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH) 606 00:49:59,250 --> 00:50:02,003 Ain't you never heard Beethoven's Fifth Symphony? 607 00:50:11,346 --> 00:50:13,890 (MEN SINGING) 608 00:50:17,268 --> 00:50:20,897 You'll find them all 609 00:50:21,105 --> 00:50:24,275 Doing the Lambeth Walk 610 00:50:40,041 --> 00:50:42,460 Release point coming up, Major Howard. 611 00:50:42,794 --> 00:50:44,921 Right, prepare for landing. 612 00:50:45,129 --> 00:50:46,631 Cutting loose now. 613 00:50:46,840 --> 00:50:47,882 Roger and out. 614 00:51:03,273 --> 00:51:06,109 (SINGS) 615 00:51:09,612 --> 00:51:11,990 Doing the Lambeth Walk. 616 00:51:14,951 --> 00:51:18,121 MAN: Major, I cannot overestimate the importance of your task. 617 00:51:18,329 --> 00:51:22,584 The Orne River Bridge must be captured before the enemy can destroy it. 618 00:51:22,834 --> 00:51:27,672 It's a vital military artery, and the enemy has prepared it for demolition. 619 00:51:28,173 --> 00:51:32,260 It must be taken by surprise and captured intact. 620 00:51:32,802 --> 00:51:36,890 Your gliders will land at night, without the benefit of ground support. 621 00:51:37,098 --> 00:51:39,809 You will assault the garrison, overwhelm it... 622 00:51:40,018 --> 00:51:42,187 ...and hold until relieved. 623 00:51:42,687 --> 00:51:44,814 Hold until relieved. 624 00:51:45,023 --> 00:51:46,232 PILOT: Major Howard! 625 00:51:46,441 --> 00:51:48,151 There's the bridge coming up. 626 00:51:49,569 --> 00:51:51,321 Just on our left. 627 00:52:01,331 --> 00:52:03,041 Right, link your arms. 628 00:52:03,666 --> 00:52:04,876 Brace yourselves. 629 00:52:27,899 --> 00:52:29,067 Feet up! 630 00:52:31,027 --> 00:52:32,237 Hang on! 631 00:53:32,297 --> 00:53:34,299 (GUNFIRE) 632 00:53:37,927 --> 00:53:39,053 Smoke screen. Smoke. 633 00:53:42,640 --> 00:53:45,768 Up the action, bucks! Up the action, bucks! 634 00:53:56,029 --> 00:53:58,281 Right, Tom. Over the bridge. 635 00:54:23,765 --> 00:54:25,683 Check for demolition charges! 636 00:55:03,221 --> 00:55:05,098 Hello! Hello! 637 00:55:05,849 --> 00:55:09,143 Hello! Damn it! Hello! 638 00:55:09,435 --> 00:55:11,312 Hello! Hello! 639 00:55:12,730 --> 00:55:14,816 (PLANES WHIRRING) 640 00:55:27,036 --> 00:55:28,079 Clear. 641 00:55:43,636 --> 00:55:45,388 It's working! 642 00:55:46,139 --> 00:55:48,516 Hello! Hello! 643 00:55:52,353 --> 00:55:53,146 Where's the doc? 644 00:55:53,354 --> 00:55:55,773 On the third glider. There's no report from them. 645 00:55:56,357 --> 00:55:57,233 Walsh. 646 00:55:57,442 --> 00:55:58,443 Sir? 647 00:55:58,651 --> 00:56:01,321 Tom, Ruskin and Royal have had it. Take over. 648 00:56:01,529 --> 00:56:03,364 - On the other end of the bridge. - All right. 649 00:56:03,573 --> 00:56:05,950 - What happened to you? - Broke it on landing. 650 00:56:06,159 --> 00:56:08,495 - Isn't the doc with you? - No, he's missing. 651 00:56:08,703 --> 00:56:12,123 We crashed in the river. Afraid we've got a lot of casualties. 652 00:56:12,790 --> 00:56:14,751 I'm all right, sir. So are the boys. 653 00:56:14,959 --> 00:56:18,296 - Okay, carry on. - Right, sir. Come on! 654 00:56:41,444 --> 00:56:43,071 Well, I'll be... 655 00:56:43,655 --> 00:56:45,198 Hey, doc! Doc! 656 00:56:46,324 --> 00:56:48,576 What are you doing there? That's the German side. 657 00:56:48,785 --> 00:56:51,746 Sir, anybody can make a mistake. 658 00:57:02,549 --> 00:57:03,633 Sir? 659 00:57:03,842 --> 00:57:07,053 The demolition charges have been removed. It's all clear. 660 00:57:07,262 --> 00:57:09,055 Good. Corporal Smith. 661 00:57:10,807 --> 00:57:14,644 Send out the success code words. Keep sending until acknowledged. 662 00:57:16,020 --> 00:57:19,732 - John, set up HQ in that pillbox. - Right, sir. 663 00:57:24,362 --> 00:57:26,906 All in less than 15 minutes. 664 00:57:30,368 --> 00:57:32,412 Only a matter of time before they counterattack. 665 00:57:32,620 --> 00:57:36,791 - What about the paratroopers? - 7th Para might not get here for hours. 666 00:57:37,167 --> 00:57:39,252 And Lovat and his commandos... 667 00:57:40,128 --> 00:57:42,547 It could be midday before they get here. 668 00:57:43,882 --> 00:57:46,301 The question is, how long can we hold? 669 00:57:47,177 --> 00:57:48,887 MAN: Hold until relieved. 670 00:57:49,929 --> 00:57:51,764 Hold until relieved. 671 00:58:02,484 --> 00:58:04,319 It's raining again. 672 00:58:04,527 --> 00:58:05,737 Thank you. 673 00:58:06,362 --> 00:58:08,031 Did you get the list? 674 00:58:12,243 --> 00:58:17,123 Gen. Schlieben of the 709th has already left for the war games. 675 00:58:17,790 --> 00:58:23,630 The Commander of the 243rd left for Rennes at 18:00 hours. 676 00:58:24,506 --> 00:58:28,343 Also, Zimmermann of the 352nd... twelve officers in all. 677 00:58:29,469 --> 00:58:31,471 Yes, I know. 678 00:58:32,263 --> 00:58:36,559 The weather is bad, so everyone enjoys an extra night in Rennes. 679 00:58:37,811 --> 00:58:39,395 I don't like it. 680 00:58:39,646 --> 00:58:40,980 Any of it. 681 00:58:41,189 --> 00:58:44,400 So many key officers are away at the same time. 682 00:58:44,609 --> 00:58:46,778 I don't know why, but I don't like it. 683 00:58:47,779 --> 00:58:51,115 But the war games have been scheduled for a week... 684 00:58:51,324 --> 00:58:55,119 Yes, for tomorrow... not tonight. 685 00:58:57,497 --> 00:59:01,167 Advise all officers who have not yet left for Rennes... 686 00:59:01,376 --> 00:59:04,379 ...to postpone their departure until tomorrow. 687 00:59:04,587 --> 00:59:07,423 May I remind you, General... 688 00:59:07,632 --> 00:59:11,386 ...that the Allies have always landed in perfect weather conditions. 689 00:59:11,594 --> 00:59:15,682 North Africa... Sicily... Italy... 690 00:59:16,432 --> 00:59:17,934 Yes, and always at dawn! 691 00:59:26,568 --> 00:59:29,362 We're 11 minutes from the green light. 692 00:59:29,571 --> 00:59:31,781 Now, once more, I repeat: 693 00:59:32,323 --> 00:59:35,785 If, for any reason, we fail to hit our drop zones... 694 00:59:36,035 --> 00:59:37,871 ...move north by east. 695 00:59:38,246 --> 00:59:39,998 North by east. 696 00:59:40,498 --> 00:59:44,043 The Germans have flooded large swamp areas behind the coast. 697 00:59:44,294 --> 00:59:46,462 Avoid them if possible. 698 00:59:46,671 --> 00:59:49,549 We came here to fight, not to swim. 699 00:59:49,966 --> 00:59:51,342 Do you read me? 700 00:59:51,593 --> 00:59:52,886 Loud and clear, sir. 701 01:00:14,616 --> 01:00:16,826 - How'd you make out? - Huh? 702 01:00:17,285 --> 01:00:19,162 How did you make out at the game? 703 01:00:19,954 --> 01:00:20,872 Oh. 704 01:00:21,080 --> 01:00:22,081 I lost. 705 01:00:25,543 --> 01:00:27,879 Now we're both jumping clean. 706 01:00:45,480 --> 01:00:49,317 I understand. And when will the Field Marshal return? 707 01:00:51,277 --> 01:00:53,071 I see. Oh, well. 708 01:00:53,279 --> 01:00:54,697 Just a moment. 709 01:00:56,449 --> 01:00:58,076 The radar report. 710 01:01:01,496 --> 01:01:05,083 We are getting reports of strong radar interference... 711 01:01:05,542 --> 01:01:07,919 ...and radio reception is jammed. 712 01:01:10,004 --> 01:01:14,425 I realize this has happened before, but never this effectively! 713 01:01:14,592 --> 01:01:15,593 And the... 714 01:01:17,095 --> 01:01:19,931 Call the OB West? Very well. 715 01:01:20,473 --> 01:01:24,060 Give my respects to the Field Marshal when he returns. 716 01:01:57,177 --> 01:01:58,178 Bye, Rupert. 717 01:01:58,386 --> 01:02:01,639 Do your duty for God, king, and your country. 718 01:03:05,537 --> 01:03:08,706 Call for reinforcements! We're under attack! 719 01:03:16,256 --> 01:03:18,675 (PLANES WHIRRING) 720 01:04:31,915 --> 01:04:33,917 - Are we late? - No, but... 721 01:04:34,125 --> 01:04:35,668 ...we must hurry! 722 01:04:45,887 --> 01:04:47,555 (CLUNKING) 723 01:05:47,574 --> 01:05:48,783 What is it? 724 01:05:53,955 --> 01:05:55,123 No, no. 725 01:05:56,124 --> 01:05:57,667 I'll go. 726 01:06:17,437 --> 01:06:18,521 Stop! 727 01:06:19,731 --> 01:06:20,899 We said, stop! 728 01:06:21,316 --> 01:06:23,318 Stop, or I'll shoot! 729 01:06:28,198 --> 01:06:29,449 What are you doing here? 730 01:06:30,241 --> 01:06:32,368 I live in that farm. 731 01:06:32,994 --> 01:06:35,955 Nobody lives in that farm. 732 01:06:37,207 --> 01:06:39,918 - It's abandoned. - Show me your papers. 733 01:06:41,461 --> 01:06:42,921 Hurry up! 734 01:06:48,092 --> 01:06:49,761 Come with me. 735 01:06:50,220 --> 01:06:51,429 Go on! 736 01:07:18,623 --> 01:07:21,000 (TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS) 737 01:07:31,052 --> 01:07:33,054 Put your bicycle there. 738 01:07:33,972 --> 01:07:35,181 Hans! 739 01:07:36,266 --> 01:07:38,143 Hans, where are you? 740 01:07:39,477 --> 01:07:42,647 - What's going on here? - Nothing! 741 01:07:43,231 --> 01:07:45,650 Who is with you? I want to know! 742 01:07:54,993 --> 01:07:56,286 Stop! 743 01:07:56,744 --> 01:07:58,037 Stop! 744 01:08:10,800 --> 01:08:12,177 GUARD: Stop! 745 01:08:12,385 --> 01:08:14,387 (SCREAMING) 746 01:08:16,973 --> 01:08:17,974 Stop! 747 01:08:18,183 --> 01:08:19,893 Stop! 748 01:08:27,942 --> 01:08:29,194 (GUNSHOT) 749 01:09:08,399 --> 01:09:10,735 Good luck at the war games, General. 750 01:09:13,488 --> 01:09:15,240 Anything important? 751 01:09:15,448 --> 01:09:19,327 Communications reports difficulty in contacting our forward posts. 752 01:09:20,662 --> 01:09:22,622 The Underground again! 753 01:09:23,373 --> 01:09:27,919 Some sort of rubber dummies have been dropped by parachute. 754 01:09:28,503 --> 01:09:29,963 Rubber dummies! 755 01:09:31,840 --> 01:09:33,758 Connect me with General Richter! 756 01:09:33,967 --> 01:09:39,013 We can expect commando raids and other diversionary tactics... 757 01:09:40,974 --> 01:09:44,519 ...but I don't like this idea of dummy parachutists. 758 01:09:51,109 --> 01:09:52,277 Are you certain? 759 01:09:53,653 --> 01:09:54,779 How many? 760 01:09:56,322 --> 01:09:57,949 What do you think of it? 761 01:10:02,620 --> 01:10:04,122 Paratroopers... 762 01:10:10,545 --> 01:10:11,963 Put it over there. 763 01:10:18,928 --> 01:10:22,724 This is what they dropped, they explode on contact with the earth. 764 01:10:22,932 --> 01:10:25,477 In the dark, they look like soldiers. 765 01:10:25,727 --> 01:10:30,940 Perhaps these are what General Richter saw, not real paratroopers. 766 01:10:39,949 --> 01:10:45,163 When you create a diversion, it's for a reason. 767 01:10:45,371 --> 01:10:48,166 Connect me with General Pemsel! 768 01:10:52,545 --> 01:10:53,713 Dummies...?! 769 01:10:54,214 --> 01:10:55,840 Rubber dummies! 770 01:10:57,759 --> 01:11:02,722 I agree with you, General. I'll call you back. 771 01:11:05,016 --> 01:11:06,935 What about my call to von Rundstedt? 772 01:11:07,143 --> 01:11:10,605 We haven't been able to reach him. The main lines seem to be cut. 773 01:11:14,526 --> 01:11:16,528 They wouldn't drop dummies... 774 01:11:16,736 --> 01:11:19,489 ...unless it was to divert our attention from something else. 775 01:11:19,697 --> 01:11:21,199 In this weather? 776 01:11:21,407 --> 01:11:22,992 In any kind of weather! 777 01:11:23,243 --> 01:11:26,204 I must get in touch with OB West. 778 01:12:00,321 --> 01:12:01,739 Shh. 779 01:12:20,258 --> 01:12:23,386 MAN: They're enemy paratroopers! 780 01:12:35,982 --> 01:12:37,400 (DOG BARKS) 781 01:12:37,609 --> 01:12:39,527 Blimey, mate... 782 01:12:39,736 --> 01:12:42,822 ...you'll wake up the whole blooming German Army! 783 01:12:46,201 --> 01:12:47,744 (SPLASHES) 784 01:13:19,734 --> 01:13:21,069 Fellas! 785 01:13:21,277 --> 01:13:23,029 I'm hung up! 786 01:13:23,655 --> 01:13:24,781 Fellas! 787 01:13:36,292 --> 01:13:38,628 - Are you all right? - Yeah. 788 01:13:38,837 --> 01:13:40,213 Okay. 789 01:13:41,130 --> 01:13:43,132 (DOG BARKS) 790 01:14:30,263 --> 01:14:32,599 (CHAIN CLATTERS) 791 01:14:49,157 --> 01:14:51,743 (PLANES WHIRRING) 792 01:15:10,428 --> 01:15:12,138 (SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 793 01:15:17,018 --> 01:15:18,812 Where have you come from? 794 01:15:20,980 --> 01:15:22,690 Awfully sorry, old man. 795 01:15:22,941 --> 01:15:25,109 Simply landed here by accident. 796 01:15:27,237 --> 01:15:28,947 (GUNFIRE) 797 01:15:31,658 --> 01:15:33,159 What's that? 798 01:15:33,993 --> 01:15:36,996 Sorry I startled you. I'm trying to find my communion set. 799 01:15:37,205 --> 01:15:38,164 Your what? 800 01:15:38,373 --> 01:15:40,625 My communion set. I've lost it. 801 01:15:40,917 --> 01:15:43,753 Now listen, padre. We've got no time to look for... 802 01:15:50,343 --> 01:15:52,720 I'm sure that it was here that I lost it. 803 01:16:12,490 --> 01:16:15,994 We're under fire, padre. Don't you think we ought to... 804 01:16:16,202 --> 01:16:19,873 You go on, my boy. Go on. I'm sure I shall only be a minute. 805 01:16:22,000 --> 01:16:24,210 Cor! Stuff a grouse. 806 01:16:28,673 --> 01:16:30,508 I've got it! I've got it! 807 01:16:30,758 --> 01:16:32,510 Glory be. 808 01:16:32,760 --> 01:16:36,556 Now, my son, let's go about God's work this night. 809 01:16:38,850 --> 01:16:40,226 (PHONE RINGS) 810 01:16:48,776 --> 01:16:49,777 Pluskat. 811 01:16:54,032 --> 01:16:56,326 Hello, Pluskat! Do you hear me? 812 01:16:56,910 --> 01:16:58,244 (SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 813 01:16:58,453 --> 01:16:59,954 (BOMBS RUMBLING) 814 01:17:00,163 --> 01:17:01,623 Nothing that I've heard... 815 01:17:03,875 --> 01:17:07,587 The usual bombing, but quite distant. 816 01:17:09,714 --> 01:17:12,008 Oh, yes, I can hear it. 817 01:17:13,510 --> 01:17:15,011 Well, wait a minute. 818 01:17:15,220 --> 01:17:17,096 Yes, just a moment. 819 01:17:30,944 --> 01:17:35,240 Flares... but a long way up the coast. 820 01:17:35,782 --> 01:17:38,827 Yes, Cherbourg is getting hit again. 821 01:17:39,285 --> 01:17:41,871 There's probably nothing to it... 822 01:17:42,664 --> 01:17:47,168 ...but we have had reports of paratrooper landings. 823 01:17:47,377 --> 01:17:50,380 I'll go to my bunker and take a look. 824 01:17:50,964 --> 01:17:52,841 Thank you, sir. 825 01:17:53,716 --> 01:17:55,260 (BELLS RINGING) 826 01:18:11,192 --> 01:18:13,403 Higher! Higher! 827 01:18:18,575 --> 01:18:21,578 Louis, open your store. We need more buckets! 828 01:18:26,791 --> 01:18:29,460 Mayor Renaud, you must come with me immediately. 829 01:18:29,669 --> 01:18:33,089 - Is it important? - Very important, Mayor Renaud. 830 01:18:43,183 --> 01:18:44,726 What's wrong, madam? 831 01:18:44,934 --> 01:18:47,937 I was on my way to the little house outside... 832 01:18:48,396 --> 01:18:51,274 Suddenly, I saw a man fall from the sky. 833 01:18:51,524 --> 01:18:53,568 - A parachutist? - Yes, that's right. 834 01:18:53,776 --> 01:18:55,236 He looked like a big white bird! 835 01:18:55,445 --> 01:18:57,572 - British or German? - What? 836 01:18:57,822 --> 01:19:00,158 The parachutist... was he a friend or an enemy? 837 01:19:00,408 --> 01:19:04,037 I don't know. He disappeared without a word. Just "Shh! " 838 01:19:04,370 --> 01:19:06,581 - Without a word? - Just "Shh! " 839 01:19:14,797 --> 01:19:16,466 Bonjour, madame... 840 01:19:16,883 --> 01:19:18,802 ...je suis américain. 841 01:19:19,344 --> 01:19:21,304 Bonjour, mademoiselle... 842 01:19:21,888 --> 01:19:23,306 ...je suis américain. 843 01:19:25,600 --> 01:19:27,519 We seem to be circling. 844 01:19:28,269 --> 01:19:31,523 Maybe they're having difficulty finding the drop zone. 845 01:19:32,649 --> 01:19:34,025 Je suis... 846 01:19:34,275 --> 01:19:35,652 ...américain. 847 01:19:35,860 --> 01:19:38,446 Je suis américain. 848 01:19:39,906 --> 01:19:41,074 Voulez-vous... 849 01:19:41,533 --> 01:19:42,534 ...mademoiselle? 850 01:19:44,244 --> 01:19:45,245 Okay. 851 01:19:46,454 --> 01:19:47,789 Go! 852 01:19:48,665 --> 01:19:49,958 Go! 853 01:19:51,417 --> 01:19:53,503 Go! Go! 854 01:19:55,463 --> 01:19:57,090 (PLANES WHIRRING) 855 01:20:22,991 --> 01:20:24,659 MAN: Paratroopers! 856 01:20:25,326 --> 01:20:27,370 (SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 857 01:20:59,068 --> 01:21:00,612 (GUNFIRE) 858 01:21:02,322 --> 01:21:04,073 (SCREAMING) 859 01:23:01,232 --> 01:23:03,234 (PARACHUTE TEARS) 860 01:23:46,402 --> 01:23:47,654 Anything new? 861 01:23:47,862 --> 01:23:51,866 Heavy bombing over Cherbourg as usual, sir... 862 01:23:52,283 --> 01:23:54,536 ...and now near Caen. 863 01:23:54,744 --> 01:23:57,455 The lines to Stations 6 and 8 have been cut... 864 01:23:57,664 --> 01:23:59,791 ...but the direct line is open. 865 01:24:18,101 --> 01:24:20,019 I'll stay for a while. 866 01:24:21,521 --> 01:24:24,774 - Would you like coffee? - Yes, thank you. 867 01:24:33,616 --> 01:24:36,119 (CRICKET CLICKS ONCE) 868 01:25:04,063 --> 01:25:06,149 (CLICKS TWICE) 869 01:25:06,357 --> 01:25:08,985 For God's sakes, padre, stop that damn noise. 870 01:25:09,194 --> 01:25:11,821 I'm sorry, son. I'm afraid I'm lost. 871 01:25:12,071 --> 01:25:13,698 Well, who ain't? Now, come on. 872 01:25:28,713 --> 01:25:30,507 (RUSTLING) 873 01:25:55,156 --> 01:25:58,743 (CLICKS TWICE) 874 01:26:04,999 --> 01:26:06,835 (GUNSHOTS) 875 01:26:08,211 --> 01:26:09,295 Two clicks. 876 01:26:09,546 --> 01:26:11,673 I heard two clicks. 877 01:26:20,348 --> 01:26:22,392 (GUN CLICKS) 878 01:26:57,552 --> 01:26:59,387 (RUSTLING) 879 01:27:35,006 --> 01:27:36,549 (CLICKS ONCE) 880 01:27:37,050 --> 01:27:39,260 (CLICKS TWICE) 881 01:27:42,847 --> 01:27:44,140 (CLICKS ONCE) 882 01:27:44,349 --> 01:27:46,893 (CLICKS TWICE) 883 01:27:52,816 --> 01:27:53,983 Man... 884 01:27:54,192 --> 01:27:56,110 ...am I glad to see you. 885 01:27:56,903 --> 01:27:59,948 - You guys the 82nd? - No. This is the 101. 886 01:28:00,156 --> 01:28:01,491 101? 887 01:28:01,699 --> 01:28:02,992 Where's the 82nd? 888 01:28:03,201 --> 01:28:06,120 Look, bud, we don't even know where our own outfit is. 889 01:28:06,329 --> 01:28:07,539 (BOMBS EXPLODING) 890 01:28:07,747 --> 01:28:10,291 Well, somebody's shooting at somebody. 891 01:28:10,500 --> 01:28:12,001 Let's us go find this war. 892 01:28:12,210 --> 01:28:13,545 Come on. 893 01:28:36,484 --> 01:28:37,819 (CLICKS ONCE) 894 01:28:43,825 --> 01:28:46,619 Maybe they're Limeys and ain't got no cricket. 895 01:28:49,330 --> 01:28:51,332 They must be our guys. 896 01:28:54,878 --> 01:28:56,337 Okay. 897 01:29:01,384 --> 01:29:03,803 (PLANES WHIRRING) 898 01:29:18,485 --> 01:29:20,069 No. 899 01:29:35,585 --> 01:29:36,878 Hey. 900 01:29:37,962 --> 01:29:39,589 Hey, they were Germans. 901 01:29:50,183 --> 01:29:54,270 Hundreds of planes have been flying to my left and right. 902 01:29:54,479 --> 01:29:56,147 Toward Caen. 903 01:29:59,108 --> 01:30:04,322 Now over the Cherbourg peninsula... something must be happening! 904 01:30:04,572 --> 01:30:09,744 But what, Pluskat, what? I haven't the faintest idea. 905 01:30:11,621 --> 01:30:15,333 Has anything been observed on the beaches? 906 01:30:16,918 --> 01:30:19,671 No... nothing. 907 01:30:20,713 --> 01:30:23,049 Yes, I'll let you know right away. 908 01:30:23,258 --> 01:30:24,634 Of course. 909 01:30:32,183 --> 01:30:34,644 VANDERVOORT: Are you positive that ankle's broken? 910 01:30:34,853 --> 01:30:36,563 Compound fracture, sir. 911 01:30:36,771 --> 01:30:39,732 Well, put the boot back on and lace it up... 912 01:30:39,941 --> 01:30:40,942 ...tight. 913 01:30:41,151 --> 01:30:42,902 Don't get mad, I didn't break it. 914 01:30:43,111 --> 01:30:44,904 And you're not walking on it. 915 01:30:45,113 --> 01:30:49,450 - You're not going to try... - Knock it off and do as you're told. 916 01:30:55,123 --> 01:30:56,499 (SPLASHING) 917 01:31:00,712 --> 01:31:01,754 Yes? 918 01:31:01,963 --> 01:31:05,175 A, B and C Company are scattered all over like we are. 919 01:31:05,383 --> 01:31:06,718 Go on. 920 01:31:06,926 --> 01:31:11,055 Conklin landed on a stone wall, broke his shoulder. I left him with a medic. 921 01:31:11,264 --> 01:31:12,891 Any contact with F Company? 922 01:31:13,099 --> 01:31:16,769 No, but they must be up ahead in the direction of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. 923 01:31:16,978 --> 01:31:17,979 Ow! 924 01:31:18,188 --> 01:31:21,691 Well, go ahead. Tie it off. Tie it off. 925 01:31:21,900 --> 01:31:24,027 (GUNFIRE) 926 01:31:26,070 --> 01:31:27,697 Well, here's where we are. 927 01:31:27,906 --> 01:31:29,824 The northern edge of the swamp area... 928 01:31:30,033 --> 01:31:31,910 ...five miles from our drop zone. 929 01:31:32,118 --> 01:31:33,953 Five miles. 930 01:31:34,746 --> 01:31:35,830 - F Company? - No, sir. 931 01:31:36,039 --> 01:31:38,208 And we've got scouts all over the place. 932 01:31:38,416 --> 01:31:40,460 We even picked up a group from the 101. 933 01:31:40,668 --> 01:31:44,631 F Company were the first of the lead planes. 934 01:31:45,673 --> 01:31:47,467 Well, give me a hand. 935 01:31:56,935 --> 01:31:58,686 Can I have my rifle? 936 01:32:08,822 --> 01:32:11,115 Well, we'll head out this way. 937 01:32:11,533 --> 01:32:16,162 We ought to reach high ground and open country by daybreak. 938 01:32:16,663 --> 01:32:18,915 All right. Have the men spread out... 939 01:32:19,123 --> 01:32:21,084 ...pick up any stragglers they can find. 940 01:32:21,292 --> 01:32:22,710 - Pass the word. - Right, sir. 941 01:32:22,919 --> 01:32:25,880 All right, men, spread out. Pick up stragglers you see. 942 01:32:26,089 --> 01:32:27,757 Pass the word down. 943 01:32:29,467 --> 01:32:30,844 All right... 944 01:32:31,177 --> 01:32:32,428 ...let's go. 945 01:32:34,139 --> 01:32:37,684 From the latest reports, this is how I see it: 946 01:32:37,892 --> 01:32:40,979 American paratroopers have landed... 947 01:32:42,438 --> 01:32:43,815 Here. 948 01:32:44,732 --> 01:32:46,359 British paratroopers... 949 01:32:46,568 --> 01:32:47,569 Here. 950 01:32:48,653 --> 01:32:50,321 The invasion... 951 01:32:51,781 --> 01:32:52,991 Here. 952 01:32:57,871 --> 01:32:59,706 Yes. Thank you, Pemsel. 953 01:33:00,540 --> 01:33:04,252 General Pemsel is convinced that this is the invasion! 954 01:33:04,502 --> 01:33:09,382 I do not agree with him. This is my conclusion: 955 01:33:09,632 --> 01:33:13,011 Normandy is the objective of a diversionary attack. 956 01:33:13,219 --> 01:33:15,513 A diversionary attack, Blumentritt. 957 01:33:15,722 --> 01:33:19,767 It's not the main attack. That will come at the Pas-de-Calais... 958 01:33:20,560 --> 01:33:22,353 ...where it was always expected. 959 01:33:25,982 --> 01:33:27,817 Where we always expected it! 960 01:33:28,568 --> 01:33:31,070 But we can't take any chances. 961 01:33:31,279 --> 01:33:34,491 I want the reserve panzers moved up at once! 962 01:33:34,741 --> 01:33:37,660 We need approval from the Führer's headquarters. 963 01:33:37,911 --> 01:33:40,705 They wouldn't dare refuse me! 964 01:33:40,997 --> 01:33:46,044 Call the Führer's headquarters and insist. 965 01:33:46,252 --> 01:33:50,757 Insist that the panzers be released to me immediately! 966 01:33:55,595 --> 01:34:01,309 An invasion of Normandy would be against all military logic. 967 01:34:02,477 --> 01:34:05,438 It would really be against all logic... 968 01:34:16,658 --> 01:34:18,618 Well, that about covers it, gentlemen. 969 01:34:22,372 --> 01:34:24,916 Most of you have had your feet wet before: 970 01:34:25,416 --> 01:34:28,002 Dunkirk, Dieppe, Norway. 971 01:34:28,211 --> 01:34:31,089 And we know what it means to be driven into the sea. 972 01:34:32,215 --> 01:34:34,259 In a few hours we're going back from the sea. 973 01:34:35,927 --> 01:34:38,096 And this time we're going to stay. 974 01:34:39,514 --> 01:34:41,558 There's no time for any sob stuff about... 975 01:34:41,766 --> 01:34:44,060 ...England, home and beauty. 976 01:34:45,687 --> 01:34:49,440 Remember, our people have had a rough time for four and a half years. 977 01:34:50,775 --> 01:34:52,944 They've earned the final victory. 978 01:34:55,155 --> 01:34:56,781 Let's give it to them. 979 01:34:58,032 --> 01:35:01,035 And to our French comrades in arms, I say: 980 01:35:01,286 --> 01:35:02,871 Good luck. 981 01:35:03,079 --> 01:35:05,081 Tomorrow morning, we'll take them. 982 01:35:09,252 --> 01:35:10,753 (KNOCKING) 983 01:35:13,298 --> 01:35:14,299 Oh. 984 01:35:14,507 --> 01:35:16,009 Come in, Teddy. 985 01:35:26,352 --> 01:35:28,146 Did you have to put it in writing? 986 01:35:28,396 --> 01:35:30,815 I knew you wouldn't let me go unless I did. 987 01:35:31,024 --> 01:35:33,067 You're putting me on the spot. 988 01:35:33,276 --> 01:35:35,904 - I didn't mean to, Tubby. - The hell you didn't. 989 01:35:36,112 --> 01:35:38,907 You put that request in writing, made it official. 990 01:35:39,115 --> 01:35:41,701 You're the assistant division commander. 991 01:35:41,951 --> 01:35:45,205 And that's why I'm supposed to go ashore in the first wave. 992 01:35:45,413 --> 01:35:48,208 That's where I'm supposed to be. You know that. 993 01:35:48,416 --> 01:35:50,084 You're important to this operation. 994 01:35:50,293 --> 01:35:52,962 We can't have you knocked off on the first day. 995 01:35:53,171 --> 01:35:55,507 But that's not the real reason. 996 01:35:55,715 --> 01:35:59,344 Isn't it because my father was president of the United States? 997 01:35:59,594 --> 01:36:01,012 And a great president. 998 01:36:01,221 --> 01:36:03,014 And a great soldier. 999 01:36:03,223 --> 01:36:06,476 He led the charge of the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill. 1000 01:36:07,519 --> 01:36:11,105 So now you've got to be the first man ashore on Utah Beach. 1001 01:36:11,314 --> 01:36:15,068 But that's where I'm supposed to be, Tubby. That's my job. 1002 01:36:21,157 --> 01:36:25,203 Also, I've been there side by side with the men all through training. 1003 01:36:25,411 --> 01:36:29,541 They're used to seeing where I belong. They have a right to expect me there. 1004 01:36:30,166 --> 01:36:32,377 President's son or not. 1005 01:36:35,046 --> 01:36:36,881 Is my request denied? 1006 01:36:49,269 --> 01:36:51,146 No, you know it's not. 1007 01:36:52,897 --> 01:36:56,192 Request reluctantly approved. 1008 01:36:58,278 --> 01:36:59,821 Thanks, Tubby. 1009 01:37:01,531 --> 01:37:02,824 Thanks a lot. 1010 01:37:04,325 --> 01:37:05,410 Say... 1011 01:37:05,618 --> 01:37:07,704 ...how's that arthritis of yours? 1012 01:37:08,246 --> 01:37:09,914 Arthritis? 1013 01:37:10,582 --> 01:37:13,084 Haven't had a touch in months. 1014 01:37:13,293 --> 01:37:14,627 Glad to hear it. 1015 01:37:33,605 --> 01:37:34,814 MAN: The street... 1016 01:37:36,065 --> 01:37:37,400 ...the bridge... 1017 01:37:38,276 --> 01:37:39,694 ...the hotel... 1018 01:37:41,613 --> 01:37:43,114 ...the casino. 1019 01:37:57,545 --> 01:37:58,922 One more thing... 1020 01:38:00,799 --> 01:38:03,802 You have been fighting everywhere for four years... 1021 01:38:04,135 --> 01:38:09,390 ...in Abyssinia, Libya, Egypt, Crete... 1022 01:38:11,434 --> 01:38:14,521 But this time you are going to fight on French soil... 1023 01:38:15,104 --> 01:38:16,689 ...in our fields... 1024 01:38:17,774 --> 01:38:19,275 ...in our villages... 1025 01:38:21,361 --> 01:38:23,196 ...under the eyes of our own people. 1026 01:38:32,664 --> 01:38:37,168 The Führer took a sedative, I won't wake him for these reports. 1027 01:38:37,418 --> 01:38:42,340 First we hear that the paratroopers are shot down plane crews. 1028 01:38:42,549 --> 01:38:45,677 Next they are identified as mechanical dummies. 1029 01:38:45,885 --> 01:38:49,764 If paratroopers have landed... 1030 01:38:49,973 --> 01:38:53,685 ...it can only be a commando raid. 1031 01:38:53,893 --> 01:38:58,481 Is that a sufficient reason to send the panzers to the coast? 1032 01:38:58,815 --> 01:39:03,945 I will submit all reports to the Führer as soon as he awakens. 1033 01:39:04,946 --> 01:39:06,698 I understand. 1034 01:39:08,700 --> 01:39:10,535 Jodl has turned us down. 1035 01:39:13,121 --> 01:39:17,834 He will not release the panzers without the Führer's approval... 1036 01:39:20,378 --> 01:39:23,339 ...and the Führer is still asleep! 1037 01:39:24,883 --> 01:39:27,093 Will you tell von Rundstedt? 1038 01:39:30,472 --> 01:39:32,056 No, not now... 1039 01:39:34,434 --> 01:39:36,227 Not now. 1040 01:39:37,729 --> 01:39:39,481 Thank you, gentlemen. 1041 01:39:55,914 --> 01:39:58,333 Sit down. 1042 01:40:00,335 --> 01:40:02,587 This is history! 1043 01:40:04,422 --> 01:40:08,092 We are living an historical moment. 1044 01:40:09,594 --> 01:40:10,929 We are going to lose the war... 1045 01:40:11,304 --> 01:40:16,142 ...because the glorious Führer has taken a sleeping pill... 1046 01:40:17,811 --> 01:40:20,230 ...and is not to be awakened. 1047 01:40:21,314 --> 01:40:23,399 It's unbelievable. 1048 01:40:23,608 --> 01:40:25,235 Think of it, Kurt. 1049 01:40:26,945 --> 01:40:29,113 Don't ever forget it. 1050 01:40:30,281 --> 01:40:33,243 We are witnessing something... 1051 01:40:33,535 --> 01:40:37,622 ...which historians will always say is completely improbable... 1052 01:40:37,831 --> 01:40:39,541 ...and yet it is true. 1053 01:40:43,086 --> 01:40:46,089 The Führer is not to be awakened! 1054 01:40:47,090 --> 01:40:51,302 I sometimes wonder whose side God is on. 1055 01:40:52,637 --> 01:40:53,847 Can I... 1056 01:40:55,140 --> 01:40:57,225 ...bring you anything, sir? 1057 01:41:01,062 --> 01:41:04,649 In my room there is a bottle of excellent cognac... 1058 01:41:04,858 --> 01:41:07,485 ...Napoleon, unopened. 1059 01:41:08,361 --> 01:41:11,489 I was even saving it for a fitting occasion. 1060 01:41:12,490 --> 01:41:17,328 This isn't exactly the right occasion, but get it anyway. 1061 01:41:42,896 --> 01:41:44,606 Daylight at last. 1062 01:41:47,150 --> 01:41:49,986 A whole night wasted again! 1063 01:41:52,906 --> 01:41:54,699 (SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 1064 01:41:57,911 --> 01:41:58,912 Where's my dog? 1065 01:41:59,120 --> 01:42:01,206 He was here a minute ago. 1066 01:42:06,961 --> 01:42:08,755 Let's have one last look. 1067 01:42:14,844 --> 01:42:16,513 Not even a seagull... 1068 01:42:26,272 --> 01:42:27,565 My God! 1069 01:42:34,239 --> 01:42:35,698 The invasion. 1070 01:42:37,200 --> 01:42:38,576 They're coming! 1071 01:42:42,664 --> 01:42:47,460 It's the invasion! There must be five thousand ships out there! 1072 01:42:48,044 --> 01:42:50,547 Get hold of yourself, Pluskat. 1073 01:42:52,382 --> 01:42:55,760 The enemy doesn't have even half that many. 1074 01:42:56,136 --> 01:43:00,181 Well dammit! Come and see for yourself, you fool! 1075 01:43:01,182 --> 01:43:02,809 It's amazing. 1076 01:43:03,059 --> 01:43:05,478 It's beyond belief. 1077 01:43:06,771 --> 01:43:10,483 My dear Pluskat, where are these ships heading? 1078 01:43:10,692 --> 01:43:12,360 Straight for me! 1079 01:43:28,293 --> 01:43:31,004 General, in exactly two minutes... 1080 01:43:31,212 --> 01:43:33,423 ...the fleet will open fire. 1081 01:43:34,215 --> 01:43:37,969 Your attention, please. The Admiral has an announcement. 1082 01:43:42,599 --> 01:43:45,310 Soon we shall be engaged in battle. 1083 01:43:46,311 --> 01:43:51,274 To drive the enemy out, we must fire on our homeland. 1084 01:43:52,108 --> 01:43:54,319 This is the price of liberty. 1085 01:43:55,445 --> 01:43:56,779 Long live France! 1086 01:44:25,558 --> 01:44:29,187 There he goes, right on time... as usual. 1087 01:45:09,102 --> 01:45:11,479 (LAUGHS) 1088 01:45:19,988 --> 01:45:24,200 They're landing! They're coming! They're coming! 1089 01:45:32,750 --> 01:45:34,919 I'm not crazy. Look, they're landing! 1090 01:45:35,170 --> 01:45:37,505 The Americans, the English and the French! 1091 01:46:13,333 --> 01:46:17,837 Do you hear me? What's the matter with you? What's going on? 1092 01:46:18,171 --> 01:46:20,840 You must be deaf! Can't you...? 1093 01:46:21,966 --> 01:46:25,553 Dammit can't you hear it for yourself? 1094 01:46:29,015 --> 01:46:33,186 We're under fire. Yes, under fire! 1095 01:46:38,525 --> 01:46:43,196 Those five thousand ships you say the Allies haven't got... 1096 01:46:43,530 --> 01:46:46,533 ...well, they've got them! 1097 01:46:58,086 --> 01:46:59,796 It's wonderful! 1098 01:47:10,223 --> 01:47:12,100 (PHONE RINGS) 1099 01:47:19,232 --> 01:47:21,234 Yes? What is it now? 1100 01:47:21,442 --> 01:47:22,944 Listen to me, Pips. 1101 01:47:23,153 --> 01:47:27,574 The invasion has started! Put yourself on alert at once! 1102 01:47:27,824 --> 01:47:31,578 What the hell can I do with only two planes? 1103 01:47:31,870 --> 01:47:34,289 Where are the others, you idiots?! 1104 01:47:34,706 --> 01:47:39,252 Priller, that's an order! Get ready at once! Understand? 1105 01:47:39,461 --> 01:47:42,380 If it isn't too much trouble... 1106 01:47:42,589 --> 01:47:46,926 ...would you tell me where the invasion is? 1107 01:47:48,094 --> 01:47:51,097 Normandy! How delightful! 1108 01:47:51,306 --> 01:47:55,685 Thanks my faithful Hans. That's the end for us! So long! 1109 01:47:56,352 --> 01:47:59,939 It's getting very difficult to get any sleep around here. 1110 01:48:02,650 --> 01:48:07,947 Your prospects for a long sleep are excellent. The invasion has begun. 1111 01:48:10,200 --> 01:48:12,410 We're flying there, the two of us. 1112 01:48:13,578 --> 01:48:15,330 Nobody else is left. 1113 01:48:17,290 --> 01:48:19,125 I don't think we're coming back. 1114 01:49:16,432 --> 01:49:19,561 (SHOUTS IN FRENCH) 1115 01:49:31,322 --> 01:49:33,074 The shelling has stopped. 1116 01:49:36,911 --> 01:49:37,996 Landing craft approaching. 1117 01:49:38,246 --> 01:49:42,625 Return to headquarters. Direct your troops from there! 1118 01:49:43,042 --> 01:49:45,211 Landing craft approaching the coast! 1119 01:49:50,425 --> 01:49:52,802 Those French bastards! 1120 01:49:53,011 --> 01:49:54,929 Sergeant! 1121 01:49:55,138 --> 01:49:58,433 Send this to headquarters by courier. 1122 01:50:00,059 --> 01:50:04,314 No! Take it yourself. Tell them our lines are cut! 1123 01:50:04,522 --> 01:50:06,483 Gentlemen, come here please. 1124 01:50:47,106 --> 01:50:50,902 COTA: There it is, men. Omaha Beach, dead ahead. 1125 01:50:51,861 --> 01:50:53,112 Lock on the target! 1126 01:50:55,990 --> 01:50:57,742 Stand by! 1127 01:51:00,620 --> 01:51:02,122 Fire! 1128 01:52:02,765 --> 01:52:05,018 Get off of the beach! 1129 01:52:05,268 --> 01:52:07,061 Let's go! 1130 01:52:51,815 --> 01:52:52,982 Come on, move up! 1131 01:53:11,960 --> 01:53:13,002 Hello, General, sir. 1132 01:53:13,211 --> 01:53:15,088 Are you all right, boy? 1133 01:53:15,296 --> 01:53:16,256 Yes, sir. 1134 01:53:16,464 --> 01:53:19,592 Don't you think you better go back and get your rifle? 1135 01:53:20,343 --> 01:53:21,136 Out there, sir? 1136 01:53:21,344 --> 01:53:24,264 You're almost sure to need it before this day is over. 1137 01:53:25,682 --> 01:53:26,599 Yes, sir. 1138 01:53:40,780 --> 01:53:42,282 (WHISTLES) 1139 01:53:42,490 --> 01:53:45,326 Come on! Move on up! Let's go. 1140 01:53:52,667 --> 01:53:53,835 Medic! 1141 01:53:54,043 --> 01:53:55,003 Medic! 1142 01:54:15,857 --> 01:54:18,735 General, first reports from Omaha, sir. 1143 01:54:18,943 --> 01:54:20,278 "Assault teams have landed. 1144 01:54:20,487 --> 01:54:23,323 No direct radio contact, but destroyers report... 1145 01:54:23,531 --> 01:54:26,659 ...first and second waves appear pinned down on the beach. 1146 01:54:26,868 --> 01:54:29,788 Concentrated artillery and mortar fire. 1147 01:54:29,996 --> 01:54:33,750 Third wave floundering. " Heavy casualties, sir. 1148 01:54:56,856 --> 01:54:59,692 (GUNFIRE) 1149 01:55:32,809 --> 01:55:34,936 When the mortars and machine guns are silenced... 1150 01:55:35,145 --> 01:55:37,313 ...have the battalion commanders join me... 1151 01:55:38,022 --> 01:55:38,815 ...over there. 1152 01:55:39,065 --> 01:55:40,233 Okay. 1153 01:55:40,441 --> 01:55:42,819 Hang on to that map case, Eddie. 1154 01:56:12,932 --> 01:56:14,267 I made it. 1155 01:56:16,811 --> 01:56:18,104 Hey, I made it. 1156 01:56:18,438 --> 01:56:20,356 Did you see me get those two guys? 1157 01:56:22,066 --> 01:56:23,526 Hey, Sergeant? 1158 01:56:27,614 --> 01:56:28,990 Sergeant? 1159 01:56:31,159 --> 01:56:34,871 As best as I can figure it, this is the wrong beach. 1160 01:56:35,079 --> 01:56:38,833 We're a mile and a quarter south of where we were supposed to land. 1161 01:56:39,042 --> 01:56:40,752 We should be up there. 1162 01:56:41,044 --> 01:56:44,130 Control boat must've been confused by the naval bombardment smoke. 1163 01:56:44,589 --> 01:56:46,800 I agree with you, but what will we do now? 1164 01:56:47,008 --> 01:56:50,136 Our reinforcements and heavy equipment will approach in a very few minutes. 1165 01:56:50,345 --> 01:56:53,556 - I know, I know. - What if they land at the right beach? 1166 01:57:02,982 --> 01:57:06,361 The reinforcements will have to follow us wherever we are. 1167 01:57:08,071 --> 01:57:09,948 We're starting the war from right here. 1168 01:57:11,074 --> 01:57:14,119 - Head inland. We're going inland. - Okay, let's go. 1169 01:57:32,137 --> 01:57:34,681 Follow me. Do everything I do! 1170 01:57:38,393 --> 01:57:40,812 All right. Let's go! 1171 01:57:56,286 --> 01:57:58,163 (GUNFIRE) 1172 01:58:26,858 --> 01:58:29,194 Head for home! 1173 01:58:30,778 --> 01:58:34,157 The Luftwaffe has had its great moment! 1174 01:58:44,375 --> 01:58:45,752 Stand by to beach. 1175 01:58:45,960 --> 01:58:48,004 Duncan, take care of that strongpoint. 1176 01:58:48,588 --> 01:58:51,591 Any minute now. Stand by! 1177 01:58:51,841 --> 01:58:54,010 Let's give it them back for Dunkirk! 1178 01:58:54,511 --> 01:58:57,222 You hear that? Dunkirk. Do you hear it, Clough? 1179 01:58:57,430 --> 01:58:59,474 Sure he was at school at the time. 1180 01:59:01,935 --> 01:59:04,020 Come on, you bums! 1181 01:59:04,813 --> 01:59:08,775 Come out, you dirty slobs! Flannagan's back! 1182 01:59:11,986 --> 01:59:15,240 The evil of it all. Drowning a man before he fights. 1183 01:59:15,448 --> 01:59:16,407 Oh, come on! 1184 01:59:52,068 --> 01:59:54,571 MAN: Keep those vehicles moving! 1185 01:59:54,779 --> 01:59:58,324 MP, chase out those cyclists. 1186 02:00:01,035 --> 02:00:03,371 Get off the beach! Move inland! 1187 02:00:05,165 --> 02:00:06,541 Come on, you lot! 1188 02:00:06,749 --> 02:00:08,209 Hurry it up. 1189 02:00:11,671 --> 02:00:13,381 Never mind the blathering! 1190 02:00:13,590 --> 02:00:15,550 We must put these down somewhere. 1191 02:00:15,758 --> 02:00:17,594 The sooner you get off the beach... 1192 02:00:17,802 --> 02:00:20,638 ...the sooner they'll stop this blasted shelling. 1193 02:00:20,847 --> 02:00:22,891 It's very bad for the dog! 1194 02:00:25,727 --> 02:00:27,562 Down, Winston, down! 1195 02:00:28,605 --> 02:00:31,232 Beach Master Sword, Section 2-A. 1196 02:00:31,441 --> 02:00:34,736 Third wave ashore on time. No obstruction to follow-up. 1197 02:00:34,944 --> 02:00:36,529 Standing by. 1198 02:00:37,947 --> 02:00:39,491 Get going! 1199 02:00:39,866 --> 02:00:42,535 For heaven's sake, get that carrier off the beach! 1200 02:00:42,744 --> 02:00:45,914 I was told I could transmit a newsflash on your radio. 1201 02:00:46,122 --> 02:00:48,583 If you can't drive it, carry it! 1202 02:00:49,417 --> 02:00:50,418 You were saying? 1203 02:00:50,627 --> 02:00:53,296 I was told I could transmit a newsflash on your... 1204 02:00:53,505 --> 02:00:56,925 My dear fellow, I don't want to appear uncooperative... 1205 02:00:57,175 --> 02:00:59,761 Yes, I know all about the power of the press. 1206 02:00:59,969 --> 02:01:03,598 But this line happens to be rather busy! Come on! 1207 02:01:07,685 --> 02:01:09,437 Down, Winston. Down, Winston. 1208 02:01:12,398 --> 02:01:13,608 What did he say? 1209 02:01:13,858 --> 02:01:15,527 The answer is no. 1210 02:01:15,777 --> 02:01:17,570 We have to use the damn pigeons. 1211 02:01:17,779 --> 02:01:19,489 I've got these ready. 1212 02:01:20,031 --> 02:01:21,658 Here, clip this on. 1213 02:01:36,339 --> 02:01:37,882 They're going the wrong way. 1214 02:01:38,091 --> 02:01:40,093 Not toward the Germans, you idiots! 1215 02:01:40,301 --> 02:01:43,429 The other way! The other way! 1216 02:01:43,638 --> 02:01:45,348 Damned traitors! 1217 02:01:45,557 --> 02:01:48,268 - Hold it. - Can't you get your finger out? 1218 02:01:48,476 --> 02:01:49,435 What's the matter? 1219 02:01:49,644 --> 02:01:53,022 Engine won't start, sir. Full of seawater, I think. 1220 02:01:54,482 --> 02:01:56,067 My old grandmother used to say... 1221 02:01:56,276 --> 02:01:58,987 ...anything mechanical, give it a good bash. 1222 02:01:59,571 --> 02:02:00,530 Try it now. 1223 02:02:01,865 --> 02:02:03,783 (ENGINE STARTS) 1224 02:02:03,992 --> 02:02:05,034 Thank you, sir. 1225 02:02:05,243 --> 02:02:06,744 Off you go. Good luck. 1226 02:02:11,666 --> 02:02:13,042 I'm sure that got it out. 1227 02:02:15,003 --> 02:02:17,172 That's what I call a hell of a man! 1228 02:02:17,380 --> 02:02:19,591 Aye, I like his dog too. 1229 02:02:20,633 --> 02:02:22,427 Don't stand there yapping! 1230 02:02:22,635 --> 02:02:25,388 This isn't Hyde Park Corner! The war's over there! 1231 02:02:27,974 --> 02:02:29,017 Come along! 1232 02:02:29,225 --> 02:02:30,477 Come on! 1233 02:02:31,227 --> 02:02:34,272 MAN: Thank you. - Everything's going according to plan. 1234 02:02:34,481 --> 02:02:37,775 Stand by to move. Millin, "Blue Bonnet. " 1235 02:02:42,155 --> 02:02:44,783 (PLAYS AND STOPS) 1236 02:02:45,366 --> 02:02:46,910 (BELL RINGS) 1237 02:02:48,953 --> 02:02:51,164 What in God's name...? 1238 02:02:55,335 --> 02:02:59,130 Oh, my friends. What a day! What a day! 1239 02:02:59,422 --> 02:03:01,716 Welcome to France. Welcome to Colleville! 1240 02:03:01,925 --> 02:03:04,093 Most kind of you. Very nice to meet you... 1241 02:03:04,344 --> 02:03:06,471 Look at this. I kept it for you all. 1242 02:03:06,679 --> 02:03:09,516 But I don't think there will be enough for everyone. 1243 02:03:09,724 --> 02:03:13,812 Perhaps next time. We have a previous engagement: the war! 1244 02:03:14,813 --> 02:03:16,481 Mustn't lose that champagne! 1245 02:03:16,731 --> 02:03:19,859 All right, men, fall in! Millin, "Blue Bonnet. " 1246 02:03:21,486 --> 02:03:22,821 Goodbye. 1247 02:03:24,447 --> 02:03:27,325 Thank you, boys! Thank you! 1248 02:03:27,575 --> 02:03:29,786 (SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 1249 02:03:33,081 --> 02:03:35,834 Long live France! Long live the Allies! 1250 02:03:37,043 --> 02:03:38,336 If you ask me, Flanagan... 1251 02:03:38,545 --> 02:03:42,006 ...there's a lot of very peculiar blokes on this beach. 1252 02:03:43,383 --> 02:03:44,926 Welcome! 1253 02:03:45,802 --> 02:03:47,554 Welcome to you all! 1254 02:05:39,124 --> 02:05:42,377 Thank you, dear, they're lovely! 1255 02:05:44,462 --> 02:05:46,464 Better try them on first. 1256 02:05:46,673 --> 02:05:48,925 (PHONE RINGS) 1257 02:05:51,636 --> 02:05:53,096 Rommel speaking. 1258 02:05:53,304 --> 02:05:54,764 Good morning. 1259 02:05:55,682 --> 02:05:57,058 What? 1260 02:05:57,684 --> 02:05:59,060 What! 1261 02:05:59,727 --> 02:06:01,104 Where? 1262 02:06:01,563 --> 02:06:02,605 Normandy! 1263 02:06:03,648 --> 02:06:05,900 Have they a foothold already? 1264 02:06:06,359 --> 02:06:09,028 They must be thrown back! 1265 02:06:09,612 --> 02:06:11,739 What about the panzer reserves? 1266 02:06:12,824 --> 02:06:16,202 Did von Rundstedt obtain their release from the Führer? 1267 02:06:27,672 --> 02:06:29,132 Normandy! 1268 02:06:33,303 --> 02:06:34,971 How stupid of me! 1269 02:06:51,029 --> 02:06:52,447 There it is. 1270 02:07:03,833 --> 02:07:06,503 You mean to tell me that's all we gotta climb? 1271 02:07:06,711 --> 02:07:08,963 They're not as high as the practice ones. 1272 02:07:09,172 --> 02:07:10,965 FABIAN: They wasn't shooting at us then. 1273 02:07:12,550 --> 02:07:14,969 Why can't the Air Force or Navy do this job? 1274 02:07:15,178 --> 02:07:18,973 The big guns in bunkers behind the cliff can't be seen from the air. 1275 02:07:19,182 --> 02:07:22,435 We knock them out or they'll murder our guys on the beach. 1276 02:07:22,644 --> 02:07:24,395 Yeah, well if you ask me... 1277 02:07:24,604 --> 02:07:27,565 ...three grandmothers with brooms could sweep us off there... 1278 02:07:27,774 --> 02:07:29,734 ...like flies off of a sugar cake. 1279 02:14:05,088 --> 02:14:06,965 FABIAN: That's it, the one we're after. 1280 02:15:03,897 --> 02:15:05,315 It's empty. 1281 02:15:05,773 --> 02:15:09,194 The Air Force and Navy really plastered this baby. 1282 02:15:09,402 --> 02:15:10,820 But I don't get... 1283 02:15:11,738 --> 02:15:13,114 The guns. 1284 02:15:13,823 --> 02:15:15,408 There ain't no mounts. 1285 02:15:16,242 --> 02:15:18,411 They've never even been installed. 1286 02:15:19,788 --> 02:15:20,997 You mean... 1287 02:15:21,873 --> 02:15:24,834 ...we come up all this way... 1288 02:15:25,043 --> 02:15:26,628 ...for nothing? 1289 02:15:31,674 --> 02:15:33,843 Don't worry, sarge, you'll be all right. 1290 02:15:34,052 --> 02:15:36,346 Medic! Medic! 1291 02:15:37,514 --> 02:15:39,474 (SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1292 02:15:45,313 --> 02:15:47,732 I wonder what "bitte, bitte" means? 1293 02:15:58,201 --> 02:16:01,955 What the hell are you wearing a life preserver for? 1294 02:16:02,539 --> 02:16:04,332 I can't swim. 1295 02:16:12,423 --> 02:16:16,970 Normandy. It really is Normandy. 1296 02:16:17,762 --> 02:16:21,724 This is madness... madness... sheer madness! 1297 02:16:25,270 --> 02:16:29,524 I just talked to General Jodl... the Führer is awake. 1298 02:16:29,732 --> 02:16:35,321 I don't care if he's awake or not! What about the reserve panzers? 1299 02:16:36,156 --> 02:16:40,660 The Führer went into one of his tantrums... 1300 02:16:41,244 --> 02:16:44,038 ...and no one dared bring up the subject. 1301 02:16:44,581 --> 02:16:46,749 They're still held in reserve! 1302 02:16:47,375 --> 02:16:49,502 Yes, Field Marshal. 1303 02:16:53,047 --> 02:16:55,508 Sir, if you would call the Führer yourself... 1304 02:16:55,925 --> 02:16:59,262 ...I am convinced he would respect your views. 1305 02:16:59,554 --> 02:17:01,097 Call him? 1306 02:17:01,306 --> 02:17:04,184 Call that Bohemian corporal?! 1307 02:17:05,101 --> 02:17:08,480 Crawl on my knees to him?! 1308 02:17:09,105 --> 02:17:11,774 No! It is out of the question! 1309 02:17:15,278 --> 02:17:20,909 "Wounds my heart with a monotonous languor. " 1310 02:17:21,326 --> 02:17:22,410 What's that? 1311 02:17:22,660 --> 02:17:25,955 Nothing... nothing of importance. 1312 02:17:27,832 --> 02:17:29,542 Here, let me help you. 1313 02:17:30,752 --> 02:17:33,922 You all right, Tom? Come on, they're up there. 1314 02:17:34,881 --> 02:17:36,716 (GUNFIRE) 1315 02:17:38,218 --> 02:17:40,136 - Sir. - Well? 1316 02:17:40,428 --> 02:17:43,765 Mr. Smith says to tell you he's stood his men too. 1317 02:17:43,973 --> 02:17:46,142 The Jerries are moving up into the woods... 1318 02:17:46,392 --> 02:17:48,311 ...with machine guns and mortars. 1319 02:17:49,187 --> 02:17:52,232 MAN: Tell the men to stand firm! - Tell the chaps... 1320 02:17:52,440 --> 02:17:55,527 Tell them to expect another counterattack, a heavy one. 1321 02:17:59,948 --> 02:18:01,991 - Here you are, mate. - Ta. 1322 02:18:03,201 --> 02:18:05,578 (BAGPIPES PLAYING) 1323 02:18:05,995 --> 02:18:06,996 What's the matter? 1324 02:18:07,205 --> 02:18:09,791 Listen. I thought I heard bagpipes. 1325 02:18:09,999 --> 02:18:11,835 Don't be daft! 1326 02:18:20,552 --> 02:18:23,721 I told you I heard bagpipes! It's the reinforcements. 1327 02:18:37,861 --> 02:18:38,945 It's Lovat! 1328 02:18:46,911 --> 02:18:48,246 Come on! 1329 02:18:48,788 --> 02:18:50,290 Come on! 1330 02:19:17,275 --> 02:19:19,402 - Sorry I'm late. - Better than never, sir. 1331 02:19:19,611 --> 02:19:21,029 Glad to see you, Shimmy. 1332 02:19:25,742 --> 02:19:28,912 You boys are right on target. What's the situation? 1333 02:19:29,120 --> 02:19:32,081 Jerry's regrouping in the woods, about a mile. 1334 02:19:32,415 --> 02:19:34,209 With mortars and machine guns. 1335 02:19:34,417 --> 02:19:35,376 Numbers? 1336 02:19:35,585 --> 02:19:39,422 No idea, Shimmy, but they seem to be moving forward in force. 1337 02:19:41,299 --> 02:19:42,926 In that case, we won't wait. 1338 02:19:43,718 --> 02:19:45,136 We'd better get moving. 1339 02:19:45,804 --> 02:19:47,722 All right, we're going across. 1340 02:19:47,931 --> 02:19:49,140 - Millin! - Sir? 1341 02:19:49,974 --> 02:19:51,601 "Black Bear," sir. 1342 02:19:52,060 --> 02:19:54,312 All right, come on. 1343 02:19:54,521 --> 02:19:55,980 Everybody up! 1344 02:19:56,481 --> 02:19:57,941 On your feet! 1345 02:20:04,322 --> 02:20:07,450 There he goes. He's at it again. 1346 02:20:07,826 --> 02:20:10,578 Ever hear such a bleeding racket in all your life? 1347 02:20:10,787 --> 02:20:13,540 Yeah, it takes an Irishman to play the pipes. 1348 02:20:29,139 --> 02:20:31,307 MAN: Hold until relieved. 1349 02:20:31,516 --> 02:20:33,268 Hold until relieved. 1350 02:20:35,687 --> 02:20:40,525 North by east, north by east. Sainte-Mère-Eglise is that way. 1351 02:20:40,984 --> 02:20:42,902 Somebody turned that sign around. 1352 02:20:43,111 --> 02:20:46,823 Doesn't anybody in this outfit look at a compass besides me? 1353 02:20:47,240 --> 02:20:48,575 Hey, you guys! 1354 02:20:48,825 --> 02:20:52,495 Over here! Over here! 1355 02:20:53,663 --> 02:20:55,707 Over here, on the double. 1356 02:20:58,376 --> 02:21:00,712 - Where you taking that? - We don't know, sir. 1357 02:21:00,920 --> 02:21:02,797 We took the wrong road. 1358 02:21:03,673 --> 02:21:05,425 What do you got in here, ammo? 1359 02:21:05,675 --> 02:21:06,968 Yes, sir. 1360 02:21:07,343 --> 02:21:08,303 You 82nd? 1361 02:21:08,511 --> 02:21:10,054 No, sir, 101. 1362 02:21:10,263 --> 02:21:12,932 Well, you're in the 82nd now. 1363 02:21:14,058 --> 02:21:16,186 - But, sir, we're... - But what? 1364 02:21:16,394 --> 02:21:17,770 Nothing, sir. 1365 02:21:18,688 --> 02:21:20,523 All right, move out. 1366 02:21:24,194 --> 02:21:26,446 - Knock that sign down! - Yes, sir. 1367 02:21:32,786 --> 02:21:36,623 - Something's moving up there, colonel. - Hit the dirt! Take cover. 1368 02:21:39,834 --> 02:21:41,795 Lieutenant Sheen, sir, A Company. 1369 02:21:44,130 --> 02:21:46,424 Colonel, it's me! 1370 02:21:48,885 --> 02:21:51,304 - Where did you come from? - Sainte-Mère-Eglise. 1371 02:21:51,554 --> 02:21:54,265 We hold the main road and north side of the square. 1372 02:21:54,516 --> 02:21:57,644 The Germans have a battery on the other side of the town... 1373 02:21:57,852 --> 02:22:00,396 ...and command the countryside. - And Major Lance? 1374 02:22:00,605 --> 02:22:04,317 - Holed up in a building in the square. - F Company? 1375 02:22:05,026 --> 02:22:08,696 They overshot the drop zone and landed in the middle of the town. 1376 02:22:08,905 --> 02:22:09,948 Go on. 1377 02:22:10,198 --> 02:22:13,034 It was a nightmare, sir. A slaughter. 1378 02:22:13,284 --> 02:22:15,912 They were mowed down before they hit the ground. 1379 02:22:17,831 --> 02:22:19,666 (GUNFIRE) 1380 02:22:20,250 --> 02:22:22,919 Major Lance sent me to try and contact you, sir. 1381 02:22:23,128 --> 02:22:26,714 He wants your permission to pull back and regroup outside of town. 1382 02:22:29,551 --> 02:22:34,305 No, damn it. We came here to take Sainte-Mère-Eglise. 1383 02:22:34,514 --> 02:22:36,432 We're gonna take it and hold it. 1384 02:22:37,767 --> 02:22:40,228 Follow the lieutenant, gentlemen. 1385 02:22:51,197 --> 02:22:53,575 - Sir. - Thank you. 1386 02:22:54,909 --> 02:22:58,788 British and Canadians advancing steadily from Sword, Gold, and Juno. 1387 02:23:02,125 --> 02:23:04,002 Anything from Omaha? 1388 02:23:04,252 --> 02:23:08,465 Nothing since the first message: heavy fighting, heavy casualties. 1389 02:23:08,673 --> 02:23:09,883 Sir. 1390 02:23:13,219 --> 02:23:14,471 Omaha? 1391 02:23:16,306 --> 02:23:17,348 No. 1392 02:23:20,977 --> 02:23:24,814 I can't understand why Jerry hasn't brought his heavy armor into play. 1393 02:23:25,648 --> 02:23:28,276 All the panzer divisions except the 21 st... 1394 02:23:28,526 --> 02:23:31,070 ...seem to be sitting it out in the rear. 1395 02:23:31,654 --> 02:23:32,697 Sir. 1396 02:23:35,909 --> 02:23:39,621 French commandos driving inland from Sword... 1397 02:23:39,871 --> 02:23:42,165 ...have reached the outskirts of Ouistreham. 1398 02:23:42,832 --> 02:23:44,375 PARKER: Ouistreham. 1399 02:24:10,443 --> 02:24:12,320 (GUNFIRE) 1400 02:26:35,088 --> 02:26:36,840 Fall back! 1401 02:26:39,634 --> 02:26:41,261 Take cover! 1402 02:26:56,985 --> 02:27:01,072 Tank support! We must have tank support! 1403 02:27:04,701 --> 02:27:06,411 (SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 1404 02:27:20,884 --> 02:27:22,886 (SPEAKS IN GERMAN) 1405 02:27:26,347 --> 02:27:27,724 Fire! 1406 02:27:37,984 --> 02:27:39,360 Fire! 1407 02:27:44,240 --> 02:27:46,618 (SPEAKS IN FRENCH) 1408 02:27:47,619 --> 02:27:49,329 I can't get them! 1409 02:27:49,662 --> 02:27:51,790 Keep trying! We must have support! 1410 02:27:52,415 --> 02:27:56,795 Hold your positions... I'm going for a tank! 1411 02:27:58,087 --> 02:28:00,548 Give us as much cover as you can! 1412 02:28:48,638 --> 02:28:50,014 Fire! 1413 02:28:55,061 --> 02:28:56,438 Try for the cannon! 1414 02:29:02,026 --> 02:29:04,487 Get the wounded out of here! 1415 02:29:32,515 --> 02:29:33,558 Go back! 1416 02:29:34,392 --> 02:29:35,768 Get out of here! 1417 02:29:37,479 --> 02:29:39,606 No! No! 1418 02:29:54,829 --> 02:29:56,998 You can't stay here! 1419 02:29:57,207 --> 02:30:00,001 I am Mother Superior of the convent. 1420 02:30:00,210 --> 02:30:02,712 The sisters are qualified nurses. 1421 02:30:02,921 --> 02:30:08,134 But Madame... I mean, Mother, we're in the middle of a battle! 1422 02:30:11,137 --> 02:30:13,097 Take care of the wounded. 1423 02:30:26,486 --> 02:30:27,946 Fire! 1424 02:30:37,497 --> 02:30:39,541 (TANK RUMBLES) 1425 02:30:48,633 --> 02:30:49,676 It's a tank! 1426 02:30:52,428 --> 02:30:53,847 It's Kieffer! 1427 02:31:04,149 --> 02:31:06,276 In the other direction! 1428 02:31:17,120 --> 02:31:20,540 Clear away the debris! Hurry! 1429 02:31:36,973 --> 02:31:38,850 (YELLING) 1430 02:31:57,535 --> 02:31:59,954 But where is the Luftwaffe?! 1431 02:32:00,163 --> 02:32:01,164 I'm trying... 1432 02:32:01,414 --> 02:32:03,333 Yeah, yeah, you're trying. 1433 02:32:11,424 --> 02:32:16,137 The British troops have a beachhead here. They are moving inland. 1434 02:32:16,346 --> 02:32:22,227 The Americans hold Ste-Mère-Eglise and have cut the highway. 1435 02:32:22,435 --> 02:32:25,563 We control this center section. 1436 02:32:26,106 --> 02:32:31,444 The Americans have landed but their attack has bogged down. 1437 02:32:32,112 --> 02:32:34,989 Rommel is right... 1438 02:32:35,240 --> 02:32:38,701 If we can hold them on the beaches... 1439 02:32:38,952 --> 02:32:40,954 ...the invasion will collapse. 1440 02:33:17,824 --> 02:33:18,950 That thing still work? 1441 02:33:19,159 --> 02:33:21,327 Yes, sir, now and then. 1442 02:33:21,536 --> 02:33:24,080 - Anything from the other beaches? - Not directly. 1443 02:33:24,289 --> 02:33:27,834 A while ago the sergeant picked up some flashes from the destroyers. 1444 02:33:28,710 --> 02:33:32,922 The 4th Division is off Utah Beach and moving inland. 1445 02:33:33,131 --> 02:33:34,507 Inland? 1446 02:33:36,926 --> 02:33:40,054 - What about the 1 st Division? - They're hung up, sir. 1447 02:33:40,263 --> 02:33:41,723 Like we are. 1448 02:33:46,144 --> 02:33:47,520 Move out. 1449 02:34:06,790 --> 02:34:09,167 - What do you think? - Think? 1450 02:34:10,084 --> 02:34:13,379 We must have close to a thousand casualties up to now. 1451 02:34:13,588 --> 02:34:16,257 Do you want me to have the ships start picking us up? 1452 02:34:17,050 --> 02:34:19,677 - You think it's that bad? - I don't see what else to do. 1453 02:34:19,886 --> 02:34:21,805 We can't get up this hill. 1454 02:34:22,013 --> 02:34:24,724 If we don't get off this beach, we won't have any division left. 1455 02:34:24,933 --> 02:34:25,934 What? 1456 02:34:27,018 --> 02:34:28,812 These are our men, Tom. 1457 02:34:29,020 --> 02:34:33,108 You think we brought them in so some die and ask the rest to turn tail? 1458 02:34:33,316 --> 02:34:36,111 Hell, no. We're gonna get up that hill. 1459 02:34:36,319 --> 02:34:38,905 Find me somebody to speak for the Rangers. 1460 02:34:39,114 --> 02:34:41,866 Back down the beach on the right there's a gully. 1461 02:34:42,200 --> 02:34:47,163 With a heavily defended roadblock and machine gun nests on both sides. 1462 02:34:47,372 --> 02:34:50,500 - Lf we can blow our way through... - We've hit it three times. 1463 02:34:50,708 --> 02:34:53,169 - We didn't get close. - Three times isn't enough. 1464 02:34:53,419 --> 02:34:56,798 We're gonna hit it again. Can you find me some engineers? 1465 02:34:57,006 --> 02:34:57,966 They're all around you! 1466 02:34:58,174 --> 02:35:00,510 I mean engineers with equipment still working. 1467 02:35:02,303 --> 02:35:04,139 Then I shouldn't radio the ships? 1468 02:35:04,347 --> 02:35:05,598 No, damn it! 1469 02:35:05,807 --> 02:35:09,894 We need bangalore torpedoes, bazookas, mortars, wire cutters... 1470 02:35:10,145 --> 02:35:12,814 ...and every man that can stand. Pass the word, will you? 1471 02:35:14,607 --> 02:35:16,025 Okay, Norm. 1472 02:35:32,625 --> 02:35:35,044 Now listen to me, all of you. 1473 02:35:35,753 --> 02:35:38,047 You guys got to snap out of it. 1474 02:35:38,298 --> 02:35:41,176 We're getting off of here, and we're going inland. 1475 02:35:41,426 --> 02:35:44,387 What about weapons, General? My men lost everything. 1476 02:35:44,596 --> 02:35:47,015 They gotta have something to fight with. 1477 02:35:47,223 --> 02:35:49,058 Strip the dead and the wounded. 1478 02:35:49,267 --> 02:35:51,269 Pick up anything that'll shoot. 1479 02:35:51,478 --> 02:35:54,189 I don't have to tell you the score, you all know it. 1480 02:35:54,397 --> 02:35:57,358 Only two kinds of people are gonna stay on this beach: 1481 02:35:57,567 --> 02:36:01,529 Those that are already dead and those that will die. Get off your butts! 1482 02:36:01,738 --> 02:36:04,449 You guys are the fighting 29th! 1483 02:36:21,966 --> 02:36:23,718 I've looked at the naval reports. 1484 02:36:23,927 --> 02:36:25,053 Yes? 1485 02:36:25,887 --> 02:36:30,016 According to reports from the offshore destroyers, Omaha is a shambles. 1486 02:36:30,475 --> 02:36:33,228 There's no evidence... To quote the report exactly: 1487 02:36:33,436 --> 02:36:37,774 "There is no evidence of any movement that can be observed off the beach. " 1488 02:36:39,776 --> 02:36:41,528 I'd better have a look through these. 1489 02:36:45,115 --> 02:36:46,574 How is Ike taking it? 1490 02:36:46,783 --> 02:36:50,578 Like everybody else, sir. Hanging on by his fingernails. 1491 02:36:52,956 --> 02:36:56,709 No, no! We must regroup according to Plan Six! 1492 02:36:58,253 --> 02:36:59,629 Hello? 1493 02:37:01,131 --> 02:37:03,383 Hello? Hello? 1494 02:37:03,591 --> 02:37:04,884 Can you hear me? 1495 02:37:05,093 --> 02:37:08,596 I said we must regroup according to Plan Six. 1496 02:37:09,597 --> 02:37:11,432 Nonsense! 1497 02:37:11,641 --> 02:37:14,936 If the panzers arrive, we still have time to use them. 1498 02:37:18,565 --> 02:37:20,692 We'll drive to the coast! 1499 02:37:21,067 --> 02:37:22,986 Shall we remove the files? 1500 02:37:23,403 --> 02:37:27,991 I don't care! I want to get to the front at once... to Normandy! 1501 02:37:28,199 --> 02:37:29,325 Yes, General. 1502 02:37:32,287 --> 02:37:34,038 (GUNFIRE) 1503 02:37:56,686 --> 02:37:59,022 - Where is everybody? - What? 1504 02:38:01,441 --> 02:38:03,651 I said, where is everybody? 1505 02:38:06,112 --> 02:38:08,072 I can't hear you. 1506 02:38:09,324 --> 02:38:11,201 It's them bells. 1507 02:38:11,409 --> 02:38:14,287 I've had them in my ears for 10 hours. 1508 02:38:14,496 --> 02:38:17,499 Ding-dong, ding-dong. 1509 02:38:17,707 --> 02:38:19,083 (MUMBLES) 1510 02:38:19,292 --> 02:38:21,586 Hey, Sergeant, where's Major Lance? 1511 02:38:21,795 --> 02:38:24,130 We moved the CP to that building. The major's there. 1512 02:38:24,339 --> 02:38:26,216 Get him, the colonel's here. 1513 02:38:27,717 --> 02:38:28,885 What? 1514 02:38:30,887 --> 02:38:32,096 Hold it! 1515 02:38:42,732 --> 02:38:44,984 LANCE: Colonel, am I glad to see you! 1516 02:38:46,111 --> 02:38:49,239 Those bodies. Get those bodies down. 1517 02:38:49,447 --> 02:38:51,866 Why are you leaving them up there? Get them down! 1518 02:38:52,075 --> 02:38:53,868 But we've been under fire, sir. 1519 02:38:54,077 --> 02:38:56,079 I know you have, but I don't care! 1520 02:38:56,287 --> 02:38:58,498 Get them down! Down! 1521 02:38:58,873 --> 02:39:02,836 - I don't want those boys left there. LANCE: Take a detail and cut them down. 1522 02:39:03,044 --> 02:39:04,921 - At once! - Yes, sir. 1523 02:39:09,134 --> 02:39:13,805 Has there been a linkup between our forces and the troops from the sea? 1524 02:39:14,013 --> 02:39:18,268 I don't know, Major. I don't even know if the landings took place. 1525 02:39:18,476 --> 02:39:23,273 But I am sure we're gonna hold this town until the linkup does come. 1526 02:39:23,481 --> 02:39:28,027 Whenever that is, today, tomorrow, till hell freezes over. 1527 02:39:29,612 --> 02:39:31,531 For their sake, if for no other reason. 1528 02:39:31,739 --> 02:39:34,242 Show me the enemy positions. 1529 02:39:34,451 --> 02:39:37,328 Well, sir, the Germans' strong point is right there. 1530 02:39:37,537 --> 02:39:40,373 That's over there on the hill. They've got no tanks yet. 1531 02:39:40,582 --> 02:39:44,669 They've got heavy guns and machine gun positions at the top of that road. 1532 02:39:44,878 --> 02:39:46,713 How many men have you got? 1533 02:39:47,464 --> 02:39:48,423 Not enough. 1534 02:39:48,673 --> 02:39:52,552 Lt. Wilson will take A Company and reinforce Major Lance. 1535 02:39:53,219 --> 02:39:57,974 The rest of the command will follow us straight up that road. 1536 02:39:59,225 --> 02:40:00,310 Good luck, Major. 1537 02:40:00,518 --> 02:40:03,104 MAN: All right, A Company, fall out. 1538 02:40:03,313 --> 02:40:05,398 - Private. - Yes, sir. 1539 02:40:05,857 --> 02:40:06,775 It's a helluva war. 1540 02:40:06,983 --> 02:40:09,527 It's a privilege to serve with you, colonel. 1541 02:40:09,736 --> 02:40:13,782 Well, God willing, we'll do what we came here to do. 1542 02:40:13,990 --> 02:40:15,867 Ready, sir. 1543 02:40:16,159 --> 02:40:17,869 Move out! 1544 02:40:28,129 --> 02:40:31,674 The old man sure has changed since yesterday. 1545 02:40:37,555 --> 02:40:39,849 Or maybe it's just that we've changed... 1546 02:40:40,934 --> 02:40:42,560 ...since yesterday. 1547 02:40:50,318 --> 02:40:52,946 Lovat and his commandos have reached the bridge. 1548 02:40:54,072 --> 02:40:55,532 Bob, did you hear? 1549 02:40:56,199 --> 02:40:57,784 Yes, I heard. 1550 02:40:59,160 --> 02:41:03,706 "Sainte-Mère-Eglise captured by units of the 82nd Airborne. " 1551 02:41:05,542 --> 02:41:08,378 " 101 Airborne driving on Utah. " 1552 02:41:08,586 --> 02:41:11,297 That's good. Good. 1553 02:41:11,714 --> 02:41:16,636 Yes, but if we can't get off Omaha it doesn't mean a damn. We know it. 1554 02:41:16,845 --> 02:41:20,306 We'll have two cut-off beachheads, one in British zone and one at Utah. 1555 02:41:20,515 --> 02:41:21,558 Yes... 1556 02:41:21,891 --> 02:41:24,060 ...and the Germans in between. 1557 02:41:39,534 --> 02:41:41,369 You guys engineers? 1558 02:41:42,787 --> 02:41:44,539 Yes, sir. 299th. 1559 02:41:44,747 --> 02:41:47,667 Where are your officers? Who's in charge here? 1560 02:41:48,251 --> 02:41:50,753 I guess I am, sir. None of our officers made it in. 1561 02:41:50,962 --> 02:41:53,006 What about your equipment? Those torpedoes work? 1562 02:41:53,214 --> 02:41:55,216 Yes, sir, we'll make them work! 1563 02:41:56,593 --> 02:41:59,262 - What's your name, Sergeant? - It's Fuller, sir, John H. 1564 02:41:59,596 --> 02:42:03,099 You're Lieutenant Fuller from now on, whether you like it or not. 1565 02:42:05,643 --> 02:42:09,189 You send some men down to the foot of that gully with those torpedoes. 1566 02:42:09,439 --> 02:42:11,149 You and the rest of the men follow me. 1567 02:42:11,399 --> 02:42:13,193 Yes, sir! 1568 02:42:13,443 --> 02:42:16,988 All right, men! Let's move that equipment down here. 1569 02:42:23,369 --> 02:42:26,790 - I got a rifle, sir. - Well, good for you, son! 1570 02:42:27,457 --> 02:42:28,792 The Rangers are ready, General. 1571 02:42:29,000 --> 02:42:31,503 Okay, Major, move them out. 1572 02:42:31,711 --> 02:42:34,464 Captain, move them up. 1573 02:42:34,672 --> 02:42:36,883 Move them up! 1574 02:42:39,093 --> 02:42:40,970 - Well, Tom? - We're ready. 1575 02:42:41,179 --> 02:42:42,806 As ready as we'll ever be. 1576 02:42:43,014 --> 02:42:45,850 It'll work. It's got to work. 1577 02:42:47,644 --> 02:42:52,023 We're getting murdered here! We might as well move inland and get murdered! 1578 02:42:56,027 --> 02:42:57,612 - You ready? - Yes, sir. 1579 02:42:57,821 --> 02:43:00,490 - You're gonna blow that roadblock. - Okay. 1580 02:43:00,698 --> 02:43:03,243 When I give the word everything pops at once. Okay? 1581 02:43:03,493 --> 02:43:04,369 Yes, sir. 1582 02:43:31,980 --> 02:43:35,608 First, we gotta blow a hole through that wire with bangalores. 1583 02:43:35,859 --> 02:43:38,695 If that works, we'll pack everything we've got into that wall. 1584 02:43:40,947 --> 02:43:42,532 All right, let's go! 1585 02:46:42,212 --> 02:46:46,800 All right, let's go! Go! Go! 1586 02:46:49,928 --> 02:46:51,012 (WHISTLES) 1587 02:46:52,180 --> 02:46:54,307 (YELLING) 1588 02:47:46,109 --> 02:47:49,737 We must leave. The main highway is under aerial attack. 1589 02:47:49,946 --> 02:47:51,614 You don't say! 1590 02:48:21,603 --> 02:48:23,938 (DISTANT BOMBS EXPLODING) 1591 02:48:30,487 --> 02:48:32,697 (CHICKENS CLUCKING) 1592 02:49:29,129 --> 02:49:30,588 MAN: Don't worry, Yank. 1593 02:49:35,760 --> 02:49:36,845 He's dead. 1594 02:49:58,366 --> 02:50:02,245 Give me a cigarette. I'm dying for a cigarette. 1595 02:50:10,128 --> 02:50:11,588 You hurt bad? 1596 02:50:12,797 --> 02:50:14,174 Ack-ack. 1597 02:50:15,508 --> 02:50:17,510 Shot down during the night. 1598 02:50:21,473 --> 02:50:25,643 He was gonna make sure of me, but I got him... 1599 02:50:26,060 --> 02:50:27,520 ...with this. 1600 02:50:38,156 --> 02:50:42,118 You ever killed a man? I mean, face to face? 1601 02:50:43,953 --> 02:50:44,954 No. 1602 02:50:46,164 --> 02:50:49,834 Neither had I, face to face. 1603 02:50:53,379 --> 02:50:55,840 I've been sitting here looking at him. 1604 02:50:57,467 --> 02:51:00,178 Have you noticed anything peculiar about him? 1605 02:51:01,805 --> 02:51:02,972 Huh? 1606 02:51:10,063 --> 02:51:11,189 No. 1607 02:51:12,899 --> 02:51:14,651 He's got his boots... 1608 02:51:14,984 --> 02:51:17,153 ...on the wrong feet. 1609 02:51:21,616 --> 02:51:22,784 Yeah. 1610 02:51:24,702 --> 02:51:26,663 He must have been in a big hurry, huh? 1611 02:51:28,873 --> 02:51:30,125 Is it bad? 1612 02:51:33,002 --> 02:51:34,879 Split wide open... 1613 02:51:36,089 --> 02:51:38,299 ...from the crotch to the knee. 1614 02:51:39,008 --> 02:51:43,012 A medic came along and gave me a shot of morphine. 1615 02:51:45,723 --> 02:51:48,309 I hope he'll be back before it wears off. 1616 02:51:49,477 --> 02:51:50,854 He said he would. 1617 02:51:53,815 --> 02:51:55,525 Did he sew you up? 1618 02:51:59,362 --> 02:52:03,116 Well, when he came to shore he lost most of his equipment. 1619 02:52:06,077 --> 02:52:07,912 So he pinned it together... 1620 02:52:08,955 --> 02:52:11,040 ...with safety pins. 1621 02:52:22,635 --> 02:52:24,220 Getting on toward night. 1622 02:52:32,395 --> 02:52:33,688 You know something? 1623 02:52:35,231 --> 02:52:37,233 I haven't fired my gun all day. 1624 02:52:37,734 --> 02:52:41,529 I keep hearing shooting, but every time I get there, everybody's gone. 1625 02:52:45,408 --> 02:52:46,868 Funny, isn't it? 1626 02:52:48,244 --> 02:52:49,496 He's dead. 1627 02:52:50,747 --> 02:52:52,373 I'm crippled. 1628 02:52:53,541 --> 02:52:55,210 You're lost. 1629 02:52:57,754 --> 02:52:59,631 I suppose it's always like that. 1630 02:53:01,591 --> 02:53:03,134 I mean war. 1631 02:53:10,642 --> 02:53:12,477 I wonder who won. 1632 02:53:55,353 --> 02:53:58,022 Okay, run me up the hill, son. 1633 02:58:13,319 --> 02:58:14,362 Subtitles by Gelula/SDI ripped by mrTLU