1 00:02:01,657 --> 00:02:05,236 North Africa, September 1942 2 00:02:05,949 --> 00:02:07,489 A darkest hour... 3 00:02:07,740 --> 00:02:12,196 The world watches as Adolf Hitler high stepping Africa Corps sweeps 4 00:02:12,365 --> 00:02:15,031 onwards to Egypt and the Suez Canal while 5 00:02:15,198 --> 00:02:18,693 the British, our strength dissipated by defeat 6 00:02:18,864 --> 00:02:22,276 make a desperate regroup at El Alamein. 7 00:02:22,697 --> 00:02:25,149 Two years had passed since the fall of France. 8 00:02:25,654 --> 00:02:27,894 France now officially neutral 9 00:02:28,071 --> 00:02:30,227 lives under Nazi domination 10 00:02:30,488 --> 00:02:33,568 and the French city of Algiers is a port of embarkation 11 00:02:33,737 --> 00:02:37,185 for British, Italian and German soldiers caught 12 00:02:37,362 --> 00:02:39,317 and interned by the French. 13 00:02:55,901 --> 00:02:58,022 Prisoners for deportation. 14 00:02:59,110 --> 00:03:00,151 Forward. 15 00:03:43,563 --> 00:03:44,605 Captain. 16 00:04:15,351 --> 00:04:17,057 Well, Leftenan... bring them aboard. 17 00:04:32,474 --> 00:04:33,587 Faster. 18 00:04:36,057 --> 00:04:38,841 - A Canadian, 5 Italians. - Come quickly. 19 00:04:39,557 --> 00:04:41,214 Faster, come on. 20 00:04:48,723 --> 00:04:52,253 - All in order, Captain. - Very good, Lieutenant. 21 00:04:52,430 --> 00:04:54,551 - Have a good night. - Thank you. 22 00:08:01,076 --> 00:08:02,948 - Beware! - Fire! 23 00:08:03,159 --> 00:08:04,817 Extinguishers! 24 00:08:06,784 --> 00:08:07,826 Stop! 25 00:08:12,241 --> 00:08:13,615 Back or be shot. 26 00:08:17,075 --> 00:08:19,740 - That one. - Join us, Commander. 27 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:24,231 Ain't you forgetting this is neutral territory. 28 00:11:21,595 --> 00:11:22,969 Sorry, we have no tea. 29 00:11:24,387 --> 00:11:26,212 Perhaps you will settle for chocolate? 30 00:11:33,969 --> 00:11:36,256 Not even name, rank and serial number? 31 00:11:40,010 --> 00:11:41,052 Very well. 32 00:11:43,177 --> 00:11:44,835 Name: Donald Craig. 33 00:11:45,010 --> 00:11:47,498 Rank: Major, long range desert group. 34 00:11:47,884 --> 00:11:51,332 Serial numbers 762513. 35 00:11:54,759 --> 00:11:56,548 Born... Montreal. 36 00:11:57,425 --> 00:12:00,127 Studied topography... Quebec, London. 37 00:12:00,300 --> 00:12:03,500 Graduated work... School of Mines Kensington. 38 00:12:04,258 --> 00:12:06,129 Worked three years for Standard Oil. 39 00:12:08,674 --> 00:12:09,917 Shall I continue... Major? 40 00:12:11,632 --> 00:12:14,037 - What's my mother name? - Elizabeth. 41 00:12:16,923 --> 00:12:19,874 Father, John Foster Craig, retired and lives in Vancouver. 42 00:12:21,964 --> 00:12:24,120 Your reluctants to talk is understandable. 43 00:12:24,297 --> 00:12:28,622 If I have been force to escape across 300 miles of enemy held desert, 44 00:12:29,547 --> 00:12:31,039 and if after all of that... 45 00:12:32,047 --> 00:12:34,083 I've been captured by French authorities, 46 00:12:34,296 --> 00:12:36,251 I too would be embarassed. 47 00:12:38,796 --> 00:12:40,075 Captian Bergman. 48 00:12:50,336 --> 00:12:52,326 Very British of you, Major. 49 00:12:52,502 --> 00:12:56,330 Before you go any further, take a look at your escort. 50 00:12:57,127 --> 00:13:00,041 I'm sure you can recognised an English fighter when you see one. 51 00:13:14,250 --> 00:13:15,292 Who are you? 52 00:13:16,125 --> 00:13:17,867 Special Identification group. 53 00:13:19,832 --> 00:13:20,874 The G. E. I. 54 00:13:22,249 --> 00:13:24,240 - I thought they were all... - Jews, Major. 55 00:13:24,457 --> 00:13:26,282 Yes, we are. 56 00:13:27,081 --> 00:13:29,368 German Jews serving with the British. 57 00:13:30,456 --> 00:13:33,289 However as German's, we still have our uses. 58 00:13:38,455 --> 00:13:40,860 French will think this is a Nazi raid. 59 00:13:48,288 --> 00:13:50,657 Have more respect for the enemy, Major. 60 00:14:31,283 --> 00:14:34,316 What's all these? Haven't you seen a bloody airplane before? 61 00:14:34,491 --> 00:14:35,569 Go away! 62 00:14:44,907 --> 00:14:46,981 Lieutenant Boyden, signals. 63 00:14:47,198 --> 00:14:49,105 Welcome to Kufra, Major... such as it is. 64 00:14:49,281 --> 00:14:52,098 - Colonel Harker is expecting you. - I would hope so, Lieutenant... 65 00:14:52,102 --> 00:14:53,734 I would certainly hope so. 66 00:14:54,656 --> 00:14:55,899 Yes but of course. 67 00:14:56,072 --> 00:14:57,695 Come along... man. The Colonel's waiting. 68 00:15:12,279 --> 00:15:13,522 Colonel Harker, sir! 69 00:15:13,695 --> 00:15:15,650 Major Craig and Captain Bergman reporting. 70 00:15:15,820 --> 00:15:16,981 Oh... thank you, Boyden. 71 00:15:17,153 --> 00:15:20,897 Captain Bergman. Hello Craig! Glad you could come. 72 00:15:22,069 --> 00:15:23,396 I'll get right to it. 73 00:15:24,444 --> 00:15:26,766 Sometimes ago you submitted a plan to staff... 74 00:15:28,068 --> 00:15:31,434 hardlining a proposed raid on the German fuel bunkers at Tobruk. 75 00:15:33,443 --> 00:15:36,144 In his infinite wisdom, staff turned my plan down. 76 00:15:36,359 --> 00:15:38,764 Things do have a way of changing, don't they... Major? 77 00:15:39,567 --> 00:15:41,106 Rommel is 90 miles from Suez. 78 00:15:41,109 --> 00:15:43,242 Every shell, every gallon of petrol he gets 79 00:15:43,268 --> 00:15:45,455 has to come 300 miles from Tobruk. 80 00:15:45,983 --> 00:15:49,562 The RAF is doing its best but still too much is getting through. 81 00:15:50,025 --> 00:15:52,429 So we're gonna have a go at Rommel source of supplies. 82 00:15:55,565 --> 00:15:57,521 Didn't I said something to... 83 00:15:57,982 --> 00:15:59,179 provoke humour? 84 00:16:00,065 --> 00:16:03,430 Staff has a genius for sitting on it's brain and coming 85 00:16:03,606 --> 00:16:06,059 up with perfect hindsight. 86 00:16:07,273 --> 00:16:09,098 Would you cared to expand on that? 87 00:16:11,230 --> 00:16:12,806 When I submitted the plan we could have 88 00:16:12,980 --> 00:16:15,551 blown up their fuel bunkers with a handful of men. 89 00:16:16,063 --> 00:16:18,552 How in the hell are we supposed to get through their defences now? 90 00:16:18,772 --> 00:16:20,477 Drive through, Major. 91 00:16:20,854 --> 00:16:23,507 Disguised as prisoner of war guarded by 92 00:16:23,510 --> 00:16:26,435 Captain Bergman personal African Corps. 93 00:16:26,604 --> 00:16:28,561 The plan is still basically yours 94 00:16:28,564 --> 00:16:33,510 but now it will be maximum effort land, sea and earth. 95 00:16:36,020 --> 00:16:38,175 Colonel, could you direct me to the nearest bus stop? 96 00:16:51,601 --> 00:16:52,643 We are here... 97 00:16:53,222 --> 00:16:54,768 Tobruk, here. 98 00:16:55,351 --> 00:16:57,175 Your primarily responsibilities is to 99 00:16:57,392 --> 00:16:59,823 route our convoy through 800 miles of 100 00:16:59,849 --> 00:17:02,406 the west desert the Sahara has to offer 101 00:17:02,683 --> 00:17:05,135 right into the back door of Tobruk. 102 00:17:06,766 --> 00:17:09,135 That's why we went to so much trouble and it was no 103 00:17:09,307 --> 00:17:10,586 lark, you know... Major, 104 00:17:10,807 --> 00:17:12,681 to bring you halfway across North Africa. 105 00:17:12,684 --> 00:17:14,805 I didn't ask for the trip, Colonel. 106 00:17:14,973 --> 00:17:17,259 - I've been here before. - Precisely. 107 00:17:17,473 --> 00:17:20,969 Staff believed that your practical knowledge of the terrain is 108 00:17:21,140 --> 00:17:23,259 essential on the success of our mission. 109 00:17:24,097 --> 00:17:25,424 That is your job, Major. 110 00:17:26,347 --> 00:17:27,970 Ours begin when we get there. 111 00:17:28,180 --> 00:17:30,301 After we've knocked out their harbour guns installation, 112 00:17:30,472 --> 00:17:33,436 we linked up with naval assault troops, destroyed the fuel 113 00:17:33,439 --> 00:17:35,155 bunkers and evacuate by sea. 114 00:17:35,158 --> 00:17:38,050 Their heavy guns are here, Mersa Cove... 115 00:17:38,263 --> 00:17:41,378 - It's suicide. - It's orders. 116 00:17:43,553 --> 00:17:45,959 - How many days do we have? - Eight. 117 00:17:47,362 --> 00:17:48,403 Impossible. 118 00:17:48,428 --> 00:17:50,004 Impossible or not, 119 00:17:50,427 --> 00:17:52,916 it will be done and on schedule. 120 00:17:53,136 --> 00:17:54,925 Do I make myself clear, Craig? 121 00:17:55,344 --> 00:17:56,837 Welcome aboard, Major Craig. 122 00:17:58,386 --> 00:18:00,375 We don't get many volunteers. 123 00:18:04,801 --> 00:18:07,146 Keep your eyes and ears open around the Jews, 124 00:18:07,150 --> 00:18:10,579 little trust all right, there's no point in overdoing it. 125 00:18:11,050 --> 00:18:13,124 Six years in Palestine taught me that. 126 00:18:14,925 --> 00:18:16,715 And for your information, 127 00:18:16,884 --> 00:18:19,418 I'm the genius with perfect hindsight. 128 00:18:20,508 --> 00:18:21,965 Never doubted it, Colonel. 129 00:18:23,049 --> 00:18:26,415 We leave in 1 hour, Lieutenant Boyden will see to your needs. 130 00:18:27,298 --> 00:18:28,542 Major Craig... 131 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:31,877 don't let personal differences of opinion 132 00:18:32,048 --> 00:18:34,335 interfered with our operation. 133 00:18:35,007 --> 00:18:36,463 I understand, Colonel. 134 00:18:37,464 --> 00:18:40,830 I liked you to bear one thing in mind when and if we reached Tobruk, 135 00:18:41,839 --> 00:18:43,830 my mother didn't raise any heroes. 136 00:18:51,380 --> 00:18:54,495 A bloody work of art, matey but I do say so meself. 137 00:18:54,670 --> 00:18:56,791 Save the Jerry the trouble of repainting if we are taken. 138 00:18:57,629 --> 00:18:59,287 Now, that's a cheery thought. 139 00:19:00,462 --> 00:19:01,504 Handsome. 140 00:19:01,629 --> 00:19:03,453 Come on, get cracking. 141 00:19:03,628 --> 00:19:05,997 Never get the Victoria Cross for admiring yourself. 142 00:19:06,211 --> 00:19:08,367 It's chai cross we're after, sir. 143 00:19:08,544 --> 00:19:11,033 I think Dolan is a feeling a touch of the sand and sun, Major. 144 00:19:11,211 --> 00:19:13,414 You'll be feeling a touch of my boots if you don't hop to. 145 00:19:14,752 --> 00:19:16,493 This is Libya, not London. 146 00:19:18,127 --> 00:19:19,454 Well, damn bloody hell! 147 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:30,988 Soldiers, get off the vehicle! 148 00:19:35,750 --> 00:19:37,989 Line up, hurry! 149 00:19:41,290 --> 00:19:44,537 Attention, stand still! 150 00:19:51,706 --> 00:19:53,697 Lieutenant, troops in formation. 151 00:19:56,248 --> 00:19:59,447 Ooh... got a cold feeling down the back of me neck just looking at 'em. 152 00:19:59,622 --> 00:20:02,240 What kind of bleeding mission are we going on anyway, sir? 153 00:20:03,038 --> 00:20:05,443 You know when you're supposed to and not before. 154 00:20:05,622 --> 00:20:08,074 Maybe you don't know either, Sergeant Major. 155 00:20:08,329 --> 00:20:09,822 All right... all right, what is this 156 00:20:09,996 --> 00:20:11,821 going on with the lot of you? Come on now. 157 00:20:12,621 --> 00:20:13,782 Sergeant Major! 158 00:20:15,995 --> 00:20:17,036 Sir! 159 00:20:18,828 --> 00:20:20,819 Do you have your orders regarding my men? 160 00:20:20,995 --> 00:20:22,322 We'll have no dealings with you 161 00:20:22,495 --> 00:20:25,575 as soldiers unless otherwise instructed, sir. 162 00:20:25,785 --> 00:20:28,819 See to those orders are complied with, Sergeant Major. 163 00:20:29,744 --> 00:20:30,785 Sir! 164 00:20:33,826 --> 00:20:36,859 Attention, break ranks! 165 00:20:39,909 --> 00:20:42,066 Taking orders from a ruddy Kraut! 166 00:20:43,450 --> 00:20:45,571 What's this bleeding war coming to? 167 00:20:47,033 --> 00:20:49,866 If my father in Tel Aviv could see me here now, 168 00:20:50,033 --> 00:20:53,564 fighting for the British, he would take back my Bar Mitzvah. 169 00:20:53,741 --> 00:20:57,153 War and politics, Mohnfeld. They're always mix. 170 00:20:57,324 --> 00:21:00,984 There are just the same if he ever finds out. He'll give me an a bris. 171 00:21:03,198 --> 00:21:07,108 Well, now we know how the Italians must feel with their German allies. 172 00:21:07,281 --> 00:21:10,029 And the English will throw us to the wolves just as quick... 173 00:21:11,572 --> 00:21:12,685 If we let them. 174 00:21:13,197 --> 00:21:14,987 Get the men ready, Sergeant. 175 00:21:54,693 --> 00:21:56,149 You got bullets in that thing, mate? 176 00:21:58,734 --> 00:22:01,249 - Talking to the blighty enemy. - We're supposed to be prisoner... 177 00:22:01,252 --> 00:22:03,685 ...Alfie. You know the orders, no fraternizing. 178 00:22:03,900 --> 00:22:07,312 No fraternizing, I just asked him if he's got bullets in that chopper. 179 00:22:07,649 --> 00:22:10,600 I don't want him to take his play acting too much to heart. 180 00:22:12,608 --> 00:22:14,811 An opportunity, he says. 181 00:22:14,982 --> 00:22:16,439 - Who says? - The judge. 182 00:22:16,857 --> 00:22:20,388 I'm giving you the chance to serve your country 183 00:22:20,565 --> 00:22:23,811 and to come back to society as a respectable citizen. 184 00:22:23,981 --> 00:22:24,503 God bless him. 185 00:22:24,529 --> 00:22:26,541 You wouldn't want to be back in London, Alfie... 186 00:22:26,731 --> 00:22:28,164 not with all them bombs the Jerry are dropping. 187 00:22:28,168 --> 00:22:29,754 Do us a favour, all they ever did. 188 00:22:29,897 --> 00:22:31,531 It's always been hospitals and churches. 189 00:22:31,534 --> 00:22:34,387 They couldn't hit Brixton prison in a 100 years. 190 00:22:36,105 --> 00:22:38,593 God, it ain't half hot. 191 00:23:16,351 --> 00:23:19,016 Just like being on a roller coaster. 192 00:24:26,193 --> 00:24:27,234 Bruckner! 193 00:24:27,259 --> 00:24:28,538 - Yes! - Come here. 194 00:24:30,842 --> 00:24:32,797 Enemy column, tanks! 195 00:24:43,716 --> 00:24:44,757 Italian's, sir. 196 00:24:49,756 --> 00:24:51,166 No flanking scouts. 197 00:24:52,548 --> 00:24:54,259 If we were an attack force, they'd have little chance. 198 00:24:54,262 --> 00:24:57,294 They should cleared us by 1000 yards. 199 00:24:57,464 --> 00:24:59,419 Unless they altered directions, 200 00:24:59,589 --> 00:25:01,212 - Lieutenant Boyden. - Yes, sir. 201 00:25:01,380 --> 00:25:03,252 - I want every man armed and ready. - Sir! 202 00:25:44,417 --> 00:25:48,493 You know when you come to think of it, Brixton prison's really a nice place. 203 00:25:49,375 --> 00:25:51,329 You're getting soft in the konk, Alfie. 204 00:25:51,499 --> 00:25:54,829 All 8 feet thick of regular bleeding bomb shelter. 205 00:25:55,791 --> 00:25:57,746 If I could get my hands on that judge... 206 00:25:58,291 --> 00:26:01,490 - Sending innocent to the slaughter. - Innocent? 207 00:26:03,415 --> 00:26:04,824 I will give something. 208 00:26:55,326 --> 00:26:58,193 The whole damn Sahara and they have to stop here. 209 00:28:25,732 --> 00:28:28,019 - So, Major? - More company, sir. 210 00:28:28,191 --> 00:28:29,932 Over there... on the other side. 211 00:28:33,441 --> 00:28:34,638 They must be Germans. 212 00:28:34,856 --> 00:28:37,689 The Italians are too fond of comfort to travel this late. 213 00:28:43,231 --> 00:28:45,221 Their sentry hasn't seen them yet. 214 00:28:45,397 --> 00:28:47,802 Take what man you need Bergman and make sure they don't. 215 00:28:48,522 --> 00:28:50,228 Bruckner, come with me. 216 00:28:52,896 --> 00:28:54,686 What do you estimate the range? 217 00:28:55,646 --> 00:28:57,388 2.000 yards, maybe even less. 218 00:28:57,604 --> 00:28:59,709 Twice the reached range of our mortars. 219 00:28:59,735 --> 00:29:01,208 I'll get the range finder. 220 00:29:01,604 --> 00:29:03,179 And prepared mortars. 221 00:29:17,852 --> 00:29:18,894 You all right? 222 00:29:19,977 --> 00:29:20,600 You, okay? 223 00:29:20,626 --> 00:29:23,118 Lieutenant Boyden, sir. You don't mind me asking... 224 00:29:23,268 --> 00:29:24,508 What's the old man up to now? 225 00:29:24,534 --> 00:29:26,456 A lovely scheme, Alfie. A lovely scheme. 226 00:29:26,768 --> 00:29:29,172 He's going to start a bit of fighting between the Italians and the Germans. 227 00:29:29,350 --> 00:29:30,373 How's he going to do that, sir? 228 00:29:30,377 --> 00:29:34,348 First we open fire on the Germans, then our mortars hit the Italians. 229 00:29:34,559 --> 00:29:36,928 Now the Italians see the German's column and vice-versa. 230 00:29:37,100 --> 00:29:38,808 So both of them got to thinking it's the British army on the 231 00:29:38,834 --> 00:29:40,572 other side that's doing all the firing, you see. 232 00:29:40,724 --> 00:29:42,203 And you got themselves a bloody battle going. 233 00:29:42,205 --> 00:29:42,953 Right. 234 00:29:43,141 --> 00:29:46,174 - Blimey, you think we'll make it sir? - Know any good prayer, Alfie? 235 00:30:41,343 --> 00:30:42,384 Range? 236 00:30:43,717 --> 00:30:44,759 Eight hundreds. 237 00:30:45,009 --> 00:30:46,336 - Sergeant Major.... - Sir. 238 00:30:46,509 --> 00:30:48,749 - Tell Mr Boyden to open fire. - Sir. 239 00:31:19,963 --> 00:31:21,005 Gentlemen, 240 00:31:21,672 --> 00:31:23,081 it's time we're moving. 241 00:32:12,250 --> 00:32:13,991 It's like a bloody furnace. 242 00:32:15,041 --> 00:32:16,747 Cheer up, it could get worse. 243 00:32:56,120 --> 00:32:57,826 What's the devil are you doing? 244 00:32:57,994 --> 00:33:01,075 We're making excellent time on the flats, why head into this area? 245 00:33:01,744 --> 00:33:04,777 We leave our calling card back there in the wadi, Colonel, 246 00:33:04,952 --> 00:33:06,018 the Germans bound to find. 247 00:33:06,022 --> 00:33:08,591 Exactly why speed is our best advantage. 248 00:33:08,743 --> 00:33:10,022 They know that too. 249 00:33:10,201 --> 00:33:12,338 That's why they'll spending the major part of their times 250 00:33:12,341 --> 00:33:14,635 guarding Kalafsho Flats while we cut through here. 251 00:33:14,785 --> 00:33:17,189 Do you realised what you're suggesting, Major? 252 00:33:18,550 --> 00:33:19,592 Yes, sir! 253 00:33:19,617 --> 00:33:22,188 - That's a German minefield. - That's right. 254 00:33:22,367 --> 00:33:24,441 Where they're not likely to looks for us. 255 00:33:25,866 --> 00:33:27,707 I don't like it. We're turning around. 256 00:33:27,733 --> 00:33:28,723 Do that Colonel and you'll 257 00:33:28,866 --> 00:33:30,773 reached Tobruk as a real prisoner. 258 00:33:47,406 --> 00:33:48,815 It's out of the question. 259 00:33:49,072 --> 00:33:51,577 Colonel Harker you went to an awful lot of trouble to 260 00:33:51,603 --> 00:33:54,049 shanghai me in on this mission. 261 00:33:54,488 --> 00:33:57,770 If you're not going to follow my advise, what the hell am I doing here? 262 00:33:57,946 --> 00:34:00,777 You can't take heavy transport through that without mine detector. 263 00:34:00,780 --> 00:34:03,482 Why are you telling me? You brought me along to tell you. 264 00:34:04,737 --> 00:34:07,226 All right... Major, tell me. 265 00:34:09,195 --> 00:34:10,273 Thank you, sir. 266 00:34:13,194 --> 00:34:15,149 Bring up the half-track. 267 00:34:18,473 --> 00:34:20,772 This time of the year, the wind is from the south. 268 00:34:20,943 --> 00:34:23,015 It blows for months at a time forming a 269 00:34:23,041 --> 00:34:25,009 sand cushion at the base of the slope. 270 00:34:26,485 --> 00:34:28,630 By keeping to the slope the deep sand will act as 271 00:34:28,656 --> 00:34:30,550 a pillow dispersing our weight. 272 00:34:31,901 --> 00:34:33,891 Our heaviest pieces of half-track 273 00:34:34,067 --> 00:34:35,001 can make it, the others can. 274 00:34:35,004 --> 00:34:37,043 I know the lorries wheel will bogged down but the half-track 275 00:34:37,192 --> 00:34:38,732 with it's track can maneuver. 276 00:34:38,941 --> 00:34:40,517 But how do you propose to get the lorries through? 277 00:34:42,191 --> 00:34:43,898 This is an old mine field, Colonel. 278 00:34:44,066 --> 00:34:46,602 The sand covering the mines had plenty of times to settle. 279 00:34:46,775 --> 00:34:48,394 By keeping to the slopes, I will be able to see 280 00:34:48,420 --> 00:34:49,880 the depression over the mines. 281 00:34:50,065 --> 00:34:53,147 So you intend to clear the way and pied piper us through? 282 00:34:54,065 --> 00:34:55,107 That's right. 283 00:34:56,481 --> 00:34:58,104 - Sergeant Major Tyne! - Sir! 284 00:35:00,189 --> 00:35:02,938 Bring a drum from the lorries with branches and camouflage 285 00:35:03,106 --> 00:35:05,013 - to wipe out our tracks. - Sir. 286 00:35:06,605 --> 00:35:08,430 It may not be so simple. 287 00:35:08,813 --> 00:35:11,515 The Germans often set their mines at tandem. 288 00:35:11,688 --> 00:35:13,892 Tried to move one and you could take out a dozen. 289 00:35:14,312 --> 00:35:17,559 It's very effective. That's why the rest of you will wait behind me. 290 00:35:17,729 --> 00:35:19,305 Behind us, Major. 291 00:35:19,604 --> 00:35:22,472 You can't drive and watch those depression of yours. 292 00:35:23,436 --> 00:35:26,434 Suit yourself. You're the one who volunteer. 293 00:35:56,683 --> 00:35:57,761 Go to the left. 294 00:35:58,183 --> 00:36:00,303 Stay to the left. It's digging in. 295 00:36:01,016 --> 00:36:03,385 Goes any deeper we're going to blow up your whole theory. 296 00:36:04,182 --> 00:36:05,592 To the high side. 297 00:36:40,512 --> 00:36:41,553 Stop! 298 00:36:44,428 --> 00:36:46,003 - Wait here. - My pleasure! 299 00:37:50,837 --> 00:37:53,372 He looks so calm, you think he was planting daisies. 300 00:37:53,545 --> 00:37:54,889 You know one wrong tickle with that bayonet 301 00:37:54,892 --> 00:37:56,652 and we will be pushing up the daisies. 302 00:39:22,285 --> 00:39:25,070 Does he expect to dig up the whole damn Sahara on his own? 303 00:39:25,827 --> 00:39:27,983 - Sergeant Major Tyne. - Sir. 304 00:39:29,576 --> 00:39:31,219 Get some men with bayonets and follow me, will you? 305 00:39:31,221 --> 00:39:31,841 Sir. 306 00:39:49,491 --> 00:39:51,695 What have you got your fingers in your ears for? 307 00:39:52,116 --> 00:39:52,779 What have you got your 308 00:39:52,783 --> 00:39:56,465 - fingers in your ears for? - I can't stand the sight of blood. 309 00:39:56,823 --> 00:39:58,730 Then why don't you put your hands over your eyes? 310 00:39:59,031 --> 00:40:01,401 Well, I want to see what's going on, don't I? 311 00:40:08,155 --> 00:40:10,395 - I've got some men coming up. - That won't be necessary. 312 00:40:10,572 --> 00:40:11,946 Give that first one a burst, Bergman. 313 00:40:25,112 --> 00:40:26,153 Down! 314 00:40:36,027 --> 00:40:37,686 It's just our luck to strike oil. 315 00:40:39,736 --> 00:40:40,777 Next one. 316 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:54,936 - We can move on down, Colonel. - Let me drive. 317 00:40:55,942 --> 00:40:57,648 We can move on then. 318 00:40:59,066 --> 00:41:01,306 They didn't teach us that at Sandhurst, sir. 319 00:41:02,816 --> 00:41:04,790 Look out the Bungalore torpedo, Boyden. 320 00:41:04,793 --> 00:41:05,911 Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. 321 00:41:05,937 --> 00:41:08,126 Get cracking, there's a schedule to keep. 322 00:42:01,518 --> 00:42:02,560 All right, Boyle? 323 00:42:04,142 --> 00:42:04,865 Any complaints? 324 00:42:04,891 --> 00:42:07,479 How about some more sugar for the cocoa, Sergeant Major? 325 00:42:07,482 --> 00:42:09,640 You've had your rations that you need. 326 00:42:10,309 --> 00:42:12,927 - Grub all right? - It's wonderful. 327 00:42:22,390 --> 00:42:24,298 - Any complaints? - No, sir. 328 00:42:24,474 --> 00:42:26,097 - Grub all right? - Lovely. 329 00:42:26,890 --> 00:42:29,047 - How's your arm? - Oh, fine. 330 00:42:30,139 --> 00:42:32,177 - Make good use of it, boy. - All right. 331 00:42:33,598 --> 00:42:34,639 Sir. 332 00:42:41,263 --> 00:42:43,930 - Trouble? - Carburation's off. 333 00:42:46,638 --> 00:42:48,759 I'll say one thing for the Germans, 334 00:42:48,785 --> 00:42:50,703 they certainly know how to build an engine. 335 00:42:52,596 --> 00:42:55,677 It doesn't cost much, either, when they use slave labor. 336 00:42:58,678 --> 00:43:00,468 Two hundred Jew power, Major. 337 00:43:00,636 --> 00:43:02,757 We all know what's going on in Europe. 338 00:43:04,428 --> 00:43:05,506 Well, if you do, 339 00:43:06,135 --> 00:43:07,509 if you really do, 340 00:43:08,219 --> 00:43:10,174 there must be a little of the Jew in you. 341 00:43:11,469 --> 00:43:13,792 They say there's a little of the Jew in everyone. 342 00:43:14,844 --> 00:43:15,884 Jah, 343 00:43:16,509 --> 00:43:17,919 a little of the Nazi, too. 344 00:43:23,134 --> 00:43:25,835 Your war's going to last a lot longer than mine, Captain. 345 00:43:26,300 --> 00:43:28,456 It's 2000 years old now. 346 00:43:29,842 --> 00:43:31,832 For the first time since Jesus, 347 00:43:32,175 --> 00:43:34,414 you begin to think and feel as a people. 348 00:43:35,632 --> 00:43:38,500 Days of the wandering Jew are coming to an end. 349 00:43:39,382 --> 00:43:40,424 We're going home. 350 00:43:41,299 --> 00:43:43,584 - Palestine? - Israel, Major. 351 00:43:44,006 --> 00:43:45,048 Israel. 352 00:43:46,006 --> 00:43:47,380 It's where we begin. 353 00:43:48,631 --> 00:43:50,752 Anyone looking for trouble in the future, 354 00:43:51,797 --> 00:43:53,455 will know where to find us. 355 00:43:54,880 --> 00:43:56,042 Good evening, Major. 356 00:45:02,832 --> 00:45:03,873 Take cover! 357 00:45:18,538 --> 00:45:21,702 - You bleedy fool! - We're British! 358 00:45:30,412 --> 00:45:31,738 Open fire! 359 00:46:23,073 --> 00:46:25,359 - Sergeant Major Tyne. - Sir! 360 00:46:28,613 --> 00:46:31,018 Formed burial party and see to the wounded. 361 00:46:31,197 --> 00:46:32,238 Sir! 362 00:46:33,697 --> 00:46:35,900 You four, over here... on the double! Come on, move! 363 00:46:36,446 --> 00:46:38,934 We be moving since the burial parties is finished. 364 00:46:39,112 --> 00:46:42,063 Why waste the time? A few bit of sand won't make any difference. 365 00:46:42,237 --> 00:46:45,021 - You heard the order. - That smoke can be seen for miles. 366 00:46:45,236 --> 00:46:47,689 Look Bergman, if you have any complaints take them to the Colonel. 367 00:46:47,861 --> 00:46:49,188 Or find yourself a rabbi. 368 00:47:17,233 --> 00:47:19,189 It's no use, sir. It's had it. 369 00:47:19,858 --> 00:47:23,637 - The emergency transmitter? - It's dead, it was in lorry 3. 370 00:47:25,482 --> 00:47:27,986 Our orders were not to break silence except in an emergency. 371 00:47:27,989 --> 00:47:30,389 Cairo will assumed we're proceeding as schedule. 372 00:47:30,773 --> 00:47:32,017 Let's see that we do. 373 00:47:39,539 --> 00:47:40,580 Tuareg. 374 00:47:40,605 --> 00:47:41,932 Hold your fire. 375 00:47:42,689 --> 00:47:43,741 There's one there's more. 376 00:47:43,767 --> 00:47:44,601 Wouldn't be the first time 377 00:47:44,604 --> 00:47:46,104 - they attack a column. - English column. 378 00:47:46,230 --> 00:47:47,524 This column is currently listed as German. 379 00:47:47,525 --> 00:47:49,501 Craig. 380 00:47:50,063 --> 00:47:51,390 I'll find out what he wants. 381 00:47:53,771 --> 00:47:55,561 Sergeant... your tunic and cap. 382 00:48:32,767 --> 00:48:35,006 They have 2 prisoners. They want guns. 383 00:48:35,599 --> 00:48:36,641 Blast! 384 00:48:36,766 --> 00:48:39,301 We've to go along. It wouldn't look right otherwise. 385 00:48:39,474 --> 00:48:41,216 German's prisoners.. it's all we need. 386 00:48:42,515 --> 00:48:43,557 Craig. 387 00:48:44,432 --> 00:48:45,473 Agreed! 388 00:48:47,807 --> 00:48:48,885 Cover me. 389 00:48:49,432 --> 00:48:50,473 Krug. 390 00:49:03,055 --> 00:49:04,168 Look at them. 391 00:49:04,721 --> 00:49:06,344 Wish I had me rifle. 392 00:49:07,055 --> 00:49:08,761 Cor, I wish I had me camera. 393 00:49:46,383 --> 00:49:48,255 Trust an Arab to argue. 394 00:49:49,300 --> 00:49:52,251 And if you are not interested, we will take your heads. 395 00:50:26,837 --> 00:50:27,879 Peace be to you. 396 00:50:44,294 --> 00:50:46,864 Well, what was that little display all about? 397 00:50:47,294 --> 00:50:48,668 A bargaining point, Colonel. 398 00:50:48,919 --> 00:50:51,157 He'll settled for 10 rifles and some ammunitions. 399 00:50:51,626 --> 00:50:52,870 The prisoners? 400 00:50:53,543 --> 00:50:54,584 British? 401 00:50:55,001 --> 00:50:56,079 Father and daughter. 402 00:50:56,293 --> 00:50:58,578 They wanted to be taken to the Germans. 403 00:51:01,833 --> 00:51:04,867 It's absolutely essential we reached Cairo as quickly as possible. 404 00:51:05,167 --> 00:51:06,935 If we don't this campaign as well as the war 405 00:51:06,961 --> 00:51:08,556 itself would be vitally affected. 406 00:51:09,957 --> 00:51:11,394 You expect me to believe this from someone 407 00:51:11,420 --> 00:51:12,980 found wandering in the desert? 408 00:51:13,332 --> 00:51:15,633 Father and I left Von Hellstern's headquarter 409 00:51:15,659 --> 00:51:17,302 in Benghazi three nights ago. 410 00:51:17,665 --> 00:51:20,663 We would to be dropped outside Cairo and met by a resident agent's. 411 00:51:20,998 --> 00:51:23,569 Our plane had to make a force landing. The pilot was killed. 412 00:51:23,748 --> 00:51:25,968 Poor chap broke his neck when we hit. 413 00:51:25,994 --> 00:51:27,896 The tribemen found us the following day. 414 00:51:29,580 --> 00:51:31,654 Well, if you are to say who you are, 415 00:51:31,830 --> 00:51:35,325 certainly you agent's had some means of identification. 416 00:51:46,845 --> 00:51:47,887 There! Signed by 417 00:51:47,912 --> 00:51:50,863 Field Marshall Kesselring acting for the F�hrer himself. 418 00:51:53,911 --> 00:51:55,869 That paper is an agreement between the Reich and 419 00:51:55,895 --> 00:51:57,764 a group of important Egyptian army officers. 420 00:51:57,911 --> 00:51:59,783 For certain considerations 421 00:51:59,994 --> 00:52:03,524 they will arise against the British in a holy war... Jihad. 422 00:52:05,493 --> 00:52:08,444 The signature and seal beared all the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. 423 00:52:08,618 --> 00:52:11,236 One of the most powerful men in the Muslim's world. 424 00:52:11,492 --> 00:52:13,068 With Egypt on our side, we have 425 00:52:13,242 --> 00:52:16,020 every reasons to believe the rest of the Muslim's world would follow. 426 00:52:16,023 --> 00:52:18,010 Captain, the Turks alone could put 427 00:52:18,036 --> 00:52:20,344 4 millions men into the war against Russia. 428 00:52:20,491 --> 00:52:23,062 Exactly, and once Rommel takes Cairo, 429 00:52:23,324 --> 00:52:26,192 the army of the Grand Mufti will moved against the British. 430 00:52:26,491 --> 00:52:28,342 If you'll only contact Benghazi, Captain... 431 00:52:28,368 --> 00:52:30,176 they can have a plane here within hours. 432 00:52:30,615 --> 00:52:32,606 Regrettably our radio was destroyed. 433 00:52:32,782 --> 00:52:35,400 - By a British fighter. - Then you must provide a vehicle. 434 00:52:35,615 --> 00:52:38,019 And escort us immediately to the nearest base. 435 00:52:38,239 --> 00:52:40,941 Are you presuming Herr Portman to give orders to a German officer? 436 00:52:41,156 --> 00:52:43,905 - But I explained. - That you did. 437 00:52:45,864 --> 00:52:49,229 And now, you will leave the rest to me. 438 00:52:51,363 --> 00:52:52,772 Our destination is Tobruk. 439 00:52:54,155 --> 00:52:55,695 And that's our nearest base. 440 00:53:03,820 --> 00:53:05,966 Make our guests comfortable, Mohnfeld. 441 00:53:05,992 --> 00:53:06,926 Of course, Captain. 442 00:53:08,028 --> 00:53:09,189 Mohnfeld. 443 00:53:09,986 --> 00:53:11,893 Odd name for a German officer? 444 00:53:12,903 --> 00:53:15,568 We can't all be named Schmidt, Fraulein Portman. 445 00:53:21,985 --> 00:53:24,375 We've been awared of an anti-royalist faction 446 00:53:24,401 --> 00:53:26,915 in the Egpytian military but this... 447 00:53:27,109 --> 00:53:28,815 I'll do the honours, gentlemen. 448 00:53:29,067 --> 00:53:31,141 That uniform is a disguise, Bergman, 449 00:53:31,359 --> 00:53:32,899 don't carry it too far. 450 00:53:33,066 --> 00:53:35,223 Shooting the girl wouldn't trouble the Nazi's. 451 00:53:35,400 --> 00:53:37,474 If that's what bother you, Colonel. 452 00:53:37,691 --> 00:53:40,033 What bothers me is going into action with 453 00:53:40,059 --> 00:53:42,456 officers who make rash and thoughtless move. 454 00:53:43,149 --> 00:53:45,033 Portman's think this is a German column 455 00:53:45,059 --> 00:53:47,037 transporting British prisoners. I want him 456 00:53:47,190 --> 00:53:48,897 to continue in that believe. 457 00:53:49,065 --> 00:53:50,936 When we reached Tobruk, Colonel, what then? 458 00:53:51,898 --> 00:53:54,682 This paper and the Portman's guarantee our entry. 459 00:53:54,856 --> 00:53:56,135 Is that all, Colonel? 460 00:53:56,981 --> 00:53:59,648 No, Captain Bergman, that is not all. 461 00:54:00,188 --> 00:54:01,979 While you served under me I'll expect you 462 00:54:02,005 --> 00:54:03,709 to conduct youself as a British officer. 463 00:54:04,563 --> 00:54:06,684 You'll at all times obey my orders no matter 464 00:54:06,855 --> 00:54:09,058 how disagreeable it may seem to you. 465 00:54:10,062 --> 00:54:11,176 That is all, Captain. 466 00:54:22,020 --> 00:54:23,560 I can understand his feelings. 467 00:54:24,561 --> 00:54:26,351 You flattered yourself, Major. 468 00:54:26,520 --> 00:54:28,888 Their only emotions are based on percentages. 469 00:54:30,185 --> 00:54:32,970 Eight men were killed today. Five of them were Bergman's. 470 00:54:33,144 --> 00:54:34,885 How does that fit into your percentages? 471 00:54:35,935 --> 00:54:36,976 Craig! 472 00:54:43,726 --> 00:54:44,804 Dismissed! 473 00:54:46,058 --> 00:54:47,432 May I tell you something, Colonel? 474 00:54:48,558 --> 00:54:49,600 You may. 475 00:54:50,183 --> 00:54:51,842 You're a real joy! 476 00:55:52,885 --> 00:55:54,164 Come on then sit-up. 477 00:56:31,464 --> 00:56:32,506 Four. 478 00:56:32,881 --> 00:56:33,922 Three. 479 00:56:34,713 --> 00:56:35,755 One. 480 00:56:57,711 --> 00:56:59,168 Good evening, Corporal. 481 00:57:01,502 --> 00:57:03,160 I think I'll take a short walk. 482 00:57:40,789 --> 00:57:43,325 - Goodnight, Corporal. - Goodnight. 483 00:57:48,913 --> 00:57:52,279 At 13:00 tomorrow we move on Tobruk. 484 00:57:52,455 --> 00:57:53,638 If all goes well, 485 00:57:53,641 --> 00:57:58,155 we should be in position to take the harbour defense guns by 20:00 hours. 486 00:57:59,121 --> 00:58:02,735 Our attack coincides with the massive raid by the RAF. 487 00:58:03,121 --> 00:58:06,651 At 21:30, naval units will shell the harbour, 488 00:58:06,828 --> 00:58:09,612 while assault troops come ashore to link with us. 489 00:58:10,328 --> 00:58:12,235 Our primary objectives, 490 00:58:12,953 --> 00:58:16,234 - are the fuel bunkers here. - Colonel... 491 00:58:16,410 --> 00:58:19,858 If we can't reached the guns, how do we warn off the navy? 492 00:58:20,160 --> 00:58:23,572 Jerry has a large transmitter here in the central of the city. 493 00:58:23,784 --> 00:58:25,522 Let's hope it won't be necessary. 494 00:58:25,525 --> 00:58:27,740 And if it's necessary, where does that leave us? 495 00:58:28,118 --> 00:58:30,404 We revert to your original plan, Major. 496 00:58:30,743 --> 00:58:34,605 Do what damage we can to Rommel's fuel supply, make a run for it. 497 00:58:35,075 --> 00:58:37,361 Well, I don't mind running but to where? 498 00:58:37,533 --> 00:58:39,240 If we're not rescue by sea, we don't get out. 499 00:58:40,283 --> 00:58:42,273 I'm aware of that possibility, Major. 500 00:58:42,449 --> 00:58:46,395 That's why we have an alternative pick-up down the coast at Sollum. 501 00:58:47,116 --> 00:58:49,272 It's a long way to go with the Germans on our back. 502 00:58:50,448 --> 00:58:52,255 If we're capture it means a POW camp. 503 00:58:52,258 --> 00:58:55,732 What about Bergman's men? They can't let themselves be taken alive. 504 00:58:55,948 --> 00:59:00,272 I'm quite sure that Captain Bergman and his SIG gave that 505 00:59:00,447 --> 00:59:02,438 a very careful consideration 506 00:59:03,489 --> 00:59:05,195 before they volunteer. 507 00:59:06,114 --> 00:59:07,155 Thank you, gentlemen. 508 00:59:16,154 --> 00:59:17,196 Bergman. 509 00:59:21,112 --> 00:59:23,822 I thought you Jews were supposed to be smart. 510 00:59:23,848 --> 00:59:24,911 Enemy propaganda, mate. 511 00:59:24,914 --> 00:59:27,543 Why in the hell you didn't speak up in there? 512 00:59:27,569 --> 00:59:28,425 What reason? 513 00:59:28,569 --> 00:59:30,892 There's no Geneva Convention for us. 514 00:59:31,902 --> 00:59:34,189 Begin thinking of death and you're no longer sure of your life. 515 00:59:34,361 --> 00:59:38,140 - It's a Hebrew proverb. - A dead martyr's just another corpse! 516 00:59:40,318 --> 00:59:41,597 What in God's name drive you people. 517 00:59:43,943 --> 00:59:45,020 Perhaps his name is enough. 518 00:59:46,359 --> 00:59:47,935 God and Colonel Harker. 519 00:59:49,275 --> 00:59:52,439 Colonel is a soldier of the old school and has old school attitudes. 520 00:59:52,859 --> 00:59:54,398 He doesn't care much for us. 521 00:59:55,316 --> 00:59:56,595 We don't care much for him. 522 00:59:57,149 --> 00:59:59,104 But he'll be there when we need him. 523 01:00:00,566 --> 01:00:01,975 Let's hope they both will. 524 01:00:02,649 --> 01:00:03,690 Good night, Major. 525 01:00:42,561 --> 01:00:44,386 Don't turn your head. 526 01:00:45,436 --> 01:00:46,549 Who are you? 527 01:00:47,769 --> 01:00:48,965 A friend. 528 01:00:50,018 --> 01:00:51,428 Then why hide? 529 01:00:52,852 --> 01:00:53,893 Listen carefully, 530 01:00:54,310 --> 01:00:57,805 my life as well as yours are at stake if we are discovered. 531 01:00:58,559 --> 01:01:01,427 This column is not what you think, Herr Portman. 532 01:01:01,601 --> 01:01:05,974 You mean Captain Bergman and the others are not German? 533 01:01:06,184 --> 01:01:08,754 Jews... SIG. 534 01:01:08,975 --> 01:01:11,380 Their prisoners are commando's. 535 01:01:11,558 --> 01:01:13,430 Member of the long range desert group. 536 01:01:15,890 --> 01:01:16,932 Tobacco. 537 01:01:18,099 --> 01:01:20,504 The tobacco of that sentry was smoking. 538 01:01:21,349 --> 01:01:24,760 Our troops haven't had anything to light since the beginning of the war. 539 01:01:26,014 --> 01:01:29,297 - Who the devil are you? - That is not important. 540 01:01:30,056 --> 01:01:33,800 Your mission is and these men know about it. 541 01:01:34,305 --> 01:01:37,089 - You must get word to Tobruk. - But how? 542 01:01:37,305 --> 01:01:39,628 Two kilometres from here due west, 543 01:01:39,805 --> 01:01:42,210 you'll will find a myriad of stones in the sand. 544 01:01:42,679 --> 01:01:46,056 Buried in the sand 6 metres north of that marker is a 545 01:01:46,059 --> 01:01:48,798 telephone cable connecting Jalo with Tobruk. 546 01:01:50,346 --> 01:01:51,387 Now... 547 01:01:52,303 --> 01:01:53,630 Turn carefully... 548 01:01:54,470 --> 01:01:55,511 and look! 549 01:02:02,677 --> 01:02:05,710 In the cistern you will find the field phone. 550 01:02:05,885 --> 01:02:09,132 A pair of camouflage capes and a weapon. 551 01:02:10,134 --> 01:02:11,176 Very well... 552 01:02:12,759 --> 01:02:16,421 If all this has been arranged, why haven't you send for help? 553 01:02:17,009 --> 01:02:19,082 I cannot miss leaving the camp. 554 01:02:19,258 --> 01:02:22,790 Once you contact Tobruk, they can have an armour column here within hours. 555 01:02:25,133 --> 01:02:26,211 And if I refuse? 556 01:02:27,842 --> 01:02:29,997 The Iron Cross will still be yours. 557 01:02:31,299 --> 01:02:33,373 Posthumously, Herr Portman. 558 01:02:34,674 --> 01:02:36,001 Turn back to the wall. 559 01:02:37,715 --> 01:02:39,705 Do not move for 30 seconds. 560 01:03:27,376 --> 01:03:28,418 At ease! 561 01:03:42,541 --> 01:03:43,455 Bruckner, 562 01:05:13,906 --> 01:05:15,529 A military phone. 563 01:05:17,864 --> 01:05:19,238 An English revolver. 564 01:05:23,613 --> 01:05:25,770 - Take her to the car. - Yes, Lieutenant. 565 01:05:25,947 --> 01:05:27,108 Wait! 566 01:05:54,819 --> 01:05:55,860 Come forth! 567 01:06:07,208 --> 01:06:08,250 Come on. 568 01:06:08,275 --> 01:06:10,561 - How did they get that telephone? - It's very simple. 569 01:06:10,733 --> 01:06:12,392 One among us is the enemy. 570 01:06:21,482 --> 01:06:23,888 - Lieutenant. - Sergeant. 571 01:06:24,190 --> 01:06:26,892 Attention, stand still! 572 01:06:32,940 --> 01:06:35,178 Order your men to unload their weapons. 573 01:06:44,938 --> 01:06:47,142 I must refused to give that order, Colonel. 574 01:06:55,228 --> 01:06:56,425 Sergeant Major Tyne. 575 01:06:57,603 --> 01:06:58,645 Sir! 576 01:06:59,520 --> 01:07:01,723 - Disarmed these men! - Sir. 577 01:07:04,519 --> 01:07:06,309 You, you and you, come with me. 578 01:07:12,393 --> 01:07:15,225 That's more like it. I never did trust 'em. 579 01:07:15,393 --> 01:07:16,886 Once a Jerry, always a Jerry. 580 01:07:17,060 --> 01:07:18,867 Once a thief, always a thief. That right Alfie? 581 01:07:18,870 --> 01:07:20,414 Come off it now. 582 01:07:20,559 --> 01:07:23,129 Who else you think let that damn spy escape? 583 01:07:31,349 --> 01:07:32,890 Captain Bergman, 584 01:07:34,224 --> 01:07:37,174 you have 2 hours to deliver your traitor. 585 01:08:13,428 --> 01:08:14,707 Try not to move, miss. 586 01:08:15,636 --> 01:08:17,177 There's a plasma tube in your arm. 587 01:08:22,635 --> 01:08:24,590 - Britwaite... - Sergeant Major. 588 01:08:24,760 --> 01:08:26,383 Get the Colonel. On the double! 589 01:08:41,091 --> 01:08:42,418 I'll get the M.O! 590 01:09:03,339 --> 01:09:05,626 The message... did you get through? 591 01:09:07,173 --> 01:09:08,213 Answer me! 592 01:09:11,755 --> 01:09:12,999 - You left her alone? - Sir! 593 01:09:17,379 --> 01:09:19,204 - It's bolted, sir! - Break it. 594 01:09:27,920 --> 01:09:28,961 No one inside it seem. 595 01:09:29,670 --> 01:09:30,259 Sergeant Major! 596 01:09:30,262 --> 01:09:31,769 - Sir. - Assistance! 597 01:09:32,253 --> 01:09:34,457 Cyanide, I've seen it often enough. 598 01:09:49,334 --> 01:09:51,823 You'll find your spy right down the shaft, Colonel. 599 01:09:52,251 --> 01:09:53,292 Who is it? 600 01:09:54,583 --> 01:09:57,534 I don't know. It's very dark down there. 601 01:09:58,167 --> 01:10:00,655 I found the sentry at the cistern... stabbed! 602 01:10:00,875 --> 01:10:03,197 But the traitor was still in the tunnel. 603 01:10:04,041 --> 01:10:05,082 He's dead! 604 01:10:17,415 --> 01:10:18,456 Bruckner. 605 01:10:19,290 --> 01:10:21,859 Impossible, I have known him for 10 years. 606 01:10:22,705 --> 01:10:25,110 You said yourself, the girl died from cyanide. 607 01:10:25,330 --> 01:10:27,570 His suicide tablet gone. 608 01:10:42,162 --> 01:10:43,738 Here... Sergeant Major, look at this! 609 01:10:43,912 --> 01:10:46,993 Cor, what a mess. It's a diabolical liberty. 610 01:10:47,369 --> 01:10:48,992 You know what they say, Britwaite... 611 01:10:49,161 --> 01:10:51,447 Lightning never struck in the same place twice. 612 01:10:52,036 --> 01:10:53,637 That tunic could be your lucky charm! 613 01:10:53,663 --> 01:10:55,841 That guy can sure bleed, I can tell you that. 614 01:10:56,077 --> 01:10:58,032 Well, Boyden... what do you think of that? 615 01:10:58,201 --> 01:10:59,860 - Pretty convincing, sir. - Thank you. 616 01:11:05,118 --> 01:11:06,693 I'd like a word with you, Colonel. 617 01:11:07,867 --> 01:11:09,241 - Excuse us please. - Sir! 618 01:11:18,074 --> 01:11:20,942 All right Major. Get it off your chest and you'll feel better. 619 01:11:23,740 --> 01:11:26,228 Do you realised what will happen if your men are taken in those uniforms? 620 01:11:28,115 --> 01:11:29,157 They'll be executed. 621 01:11:29,323 --> 01:11:30,733 And that doesn't bother you at all? 622 01:11:31,282 --> 01:11:34,113 It's a calculated and most necessary risks. 623 01:11:34,739 --> 01:11:37,939 I've given orders to return ammunitions to the SIG. 624 01:11:38,114 --> 01:11:39,939 I'm also assigning armed British troops 625 01:11:40,114 --> 01:11:42,483 in German uniform to cover each lorry. 626 01:11:42,655 --> 01:11:44,029 How does Bergman feel about that? 627 01:11:44,238 --> 01:11:46,145 This is not a popularity contest. 628 01:11:46,738 --> 01:11:48,883 I don't give a damn what anybody thinks of my actions, 629 01:11:48,909 --> 01:11:51,052 least of all a dozen odd Jews. 630 01:11:51,237 --> 01:11:52,952 No Bruckner, when the chips are down. 631 01:11:52,956 --> 01:11:54,919 You passed judgement on people quickly, don't you? 632 01:11:54,945 --> 01:11:56,753 Just like that and head's are supposed to roll. 633 01:11:56,945 --> 01:12:00,191 Well, I 've never considered dying for a cause no matter how noble. 634 01:12:00,569 --> 01:12:03,022 - And I'm not about to begin now. - Frightened, Major? 635 01:12:04,778 --> 01:12:07,183 You may have ice water running through your veins, Colonel... 636 01:12:07,361 --> 01:12:09,848 but I have blood and I need every drop of it. 637 01:12:10,193 --> 01:12:12,267 The way I see it, we have 2 chances of coming out of this. 638 01:12:12,485 --> 01:12:15,518 - A poor one and a slim one. - Yes, Craig. 639 01:12:15,693 --> 01:12:18,809 From the beginning your boundless enthusiam has been an inspiration. 640 01:12:19,567 --> 01:12:23,015 But I'm getting rather weary of being the cross that you've to bear. 641 01:12:23,192 --> 01:12:24,982 Don't flatter yourself, Colonel. 642 01:12:25,276 --> 01:12:27,728 I've trunks full of crosses to bear. 643 01:12:31,650 --> 01:12:33,024 Feeling better, Major? 644 01:12:36,357 --> 01:12:38,015 We leave in 10 minutes. 645 01:13:14,061 --> 01:13:15,103 Head hunters! 646 01:13:15,520 --> 01:13:16,894 Field police. 647 01:13:35,851 --> 01:13:37,130 Is that necessary, Lieutenant? 648 01:13:37,351 --> 01:13:38,760 I hope not, Herr Oberleutnant. 649 01:13:42,267 --> 01:13:44,720 Sorry mate... orders! 650 01:14:55,384 --> 01:14:57,670 Keep pace with them... 50 yards back. 651 01:16:20,666 --> 01:16:23,912 Colonel, this road takes us through Tobruk and then it branches. 652 01:16:24,082 --> 01:16:28,241 To the right is the prison compound, to the left is Mersa Cove. 653 01:17:27,533 --> 01:17:28,575 Well... 654 01:17:29,033 --> 01:17:31,320 You're an officer, clear the way. 655 01:17:32,867 --> 01:17:33,908 Move away! 656 01:17:34,325 --> 01:17:35,367 Move away! 657 01:17:44,199 --> 01:17:45,395 Congratulation! 658 01:17:58,864 --> 01:18:01,020 Their radio towers behind us. 659 01:18:42,442 --> 01:18:45,854 Colonel, I think I'd like to put in for a transfer. 660 01:18:58,940 --> 01:19:00,931 Half the Africa Corps. 661 01:19:01,107 --> 01:19:04,270 - The foxes done it again. - While the British lion slept. 662 01:19:04,440 --> 01:19:06,166 Gentlemen, the importance of our mission is 663 01:19:06,192 --> 01:19:07,664 even graver than staff realised. 664 01:19:07,814 --> 01:19:09,639 That's doesn't solved the problem, Colonel. 665 01:19:09,814 --> 01:19:11,970 Our men are going to land expecting light opposition 666 01:19:12,147 --> 01:19:14,636 and they're gonna run into Rommel's total reserve strength. 667 01:19:15,314 --> 01:19:17,636 They must be stopped. We've to take that transmitter. 668 01:19:17,813 --> 01:19:20,728 And alert Jerry, for all we know staff may have scrubbed the mission already. 669 01:19:20,896 --> 01:19:22,519 - So, we just sit back and wait. - Exactly! 670 01:19:22,730 --> 01:19:25,431 If it has been cancel, we won't have given ourselves away. 671 01:19:26,062 --> 01:19:28,729 What can a handful of men do against 2 full divisions? 672 01:19:28,937 --> 01:19:30,430 We can try, Major. 673 01:19:31,270 --> 01:19:34,635 If those tanks reach El Alamein, the Germans have Egypt. 674 01:19:34,853 --> 01:19:37,471 They may have the lock, but we have the key. 675 01:19:37,644 --> 01:19:39,303 Without fuel, Jerry goes nowhere! 676 01:19:42,519 --> 01:19:44,390 You don't look too well, Major. 677 01:19:46,685 --> 01:19:48,391 Not surprised to hear it. 678 01:20:12,890 --> 01:20:14,928 We'll have to have a word with the admiralty about this. 679 01:20:15,432 --> 01:20:17,672 I thought Tobruk was the name of a blockade. 680 01:20:17,849 --> 01:20:19,922 Someone forgot to tell the Germans. 681 01:20:28,472 --> 01:20:29,964 There's our objective. 682 01:20:30,430 --> 01:20:33,049 Rommel's underground fuel dumps. 683 01:20:34,180 --> 01:20:36,847 Easy to see why aircraft had such little effect. 684 01:22:48,498 --> 01:22:50,369 We've located the communications cable. 685 01:22:50,395 --> 01:22:52,351 The bunker can be cut off from the city anytime. 686 01:23:04,163 --> 01:23:05,572 While we go for the guns, 687 01:23:05,788 --> 01:23:08,572 two detachments will take out those pillboxes. 688 01:23:19,412 --> 01:23:20,785 Right on schedule. 689 01:23:22,286 --> 01:23:23,827 Right into a meat grinder. 690 01:23:30,077 --> 01:23:31,948 - Boyden, the air raid's your cover. - Sir. 691 01:23:32,202 --> 01:23:34,571 Take what men you need and go for the Jerry's transmitter. 692 01:23:34,743 --> 01:23:38,358 Send an open signal to Cairo. Cancel landing, repeat... cancel landing. 693 01:23:38,535 --> 01:23:40,046 And advise staff of the Kesselring paper. 694 01:23:40,048 --> 01:23:40,596 Yes, sir. 695 01:23:40,742 --> 01:23:42,021 Colonel Harker. 696 01:23:42,409 --> 01:23:45,111 If Lieutenant Boyden should be stopped, he doesn't speak German. 697 01:23:45,326 --> 01:23:48,109 - Volunteering, Mohnfeld? - It would improve his chances, sir. 698 01:24:11,073 --> 01:24:14,438 To the air raid shelter. Stretchers. Make room. 699 01:24:15,113 --> 01:24:16,736 Make way! 700 01:24:18,363 --> 01:24:20,603 Come on, move... come! 701 01:24:54,018 --> 01:24:55,359 Well done. 702 01:25:06,350 --> 01:25:07,727 Harry, are you all right? 703 01:25:07,900 --> 01:25:10,103 Oh yeah, I'm lovely. Let's do it again. 704 01:25:10,274 --> 01:25:11,932 That's more like it, my boy. Come on! 705 01:25:17,816 --> 01:25:18,856 Sir... 706 01:25:21,398 --> 01:25:22,440 Sir... 707 01:25:24,815 --> 01:25:25,893 He's dead. 708 01:25:30,855 --> 01:25:34,387 Hurry up, it will be all over us in a minute. Lift him up. 709 01:25:34,855 --> 01:25:36,052 Pry open the door. 710 01:25:41,396 --> 01:25:42,805 - Got him? - Yes. 711 01:25:45,354 --> 01:25:46,811 Quick, in here! 712 01:25:47,062 --> 01:25:50,806 Quick. Take cover. 713 01:25:50,978 --> 01:25:53,052 Everyone, come on, quickly! 714 01:25:56,019 --> 01:25:57,061 Leave him. 715 01:25:57,186 --> 01:25:58,180 They have succesfully hit headquarters. 716 01:25:58,352 --> 01:26:01,552 Stretchers. 717 01:26:02,394 --> 01:26:04,099 Cor, that was a whisker away. 718 01:26:04,268 --> 01:26:06,757 - What do we do now, Alfie? - Good question, mate. 719 01:26:06,935 --> 01:26:09,055 First of all, unload these Jerry uniforms. 720 01:26:09,226 --> 01:26:11,975 My mama didnt bring me up to be shot as a bloody spy. 721 01:26:13,184 --> 01:26:14,225 Dear God! 722 01:26:15,017 --> 01:26:16,059 What's the matter, you hurt? 723 01:26:16,225 --> 01:26:19,093 I'm dead and gone to heaven, tell her. Look in there! 724 01:26:23,183 --> 01:26:25,849 Here look, English pound notes. Millions of them! 725 01:26:26,016 --> 01:26:27,971 British paymaster wrappers, Alfie. 726 01:26:28,141 --> 01:26:30,381 The Jerries must've grabbed it when they took Tobruk from our boys. 727 01:26:30,558 --> 01:26:32,263 Well, we better grab it back then. 728 01:26:37,682 --> 01:26:39,940 Here now, wait a minute. You've got it wrong. 729 01:26:39,966 --> 01:26:41,830 We weren't going to nick this money-- 730 01:26:52,263 --> 01:26:54,005 We're up next, Major. 731 01:27:11,303 --> 01:27:14,052 It's 21:30. Do you think Boyden got through? 732 01:27:25,884 --> 01:27:27,163 We're under attack! 733 01:27:27,342 --> 01:27:29,546 Quickly, to your posts! 734 01:27:30,342 --> 01:27:33,175 Landing is still on, the buzzers are coming in. 735 01:27:33,342 --> 01:27:35,000 - Sergeant Tyne. - Sir! 736 01:27:35,175 --> 01:27:37,082 Take the half-track and four men up the approach road. 737 01:27:37,300 --> 01:27:39,623 Use the oil's lamp to turn those barges back. 738 01:27:39,800 --> 01:27:41,127 Keep flashing as long as you can, Jack. 739 01:27:41,341 --> 01:27:43,747 - It's our last chance. - Sir. 740 01:29:25,954 --> 01:29:27,826 - Come in, come in? - What's happening? 741 01:29:27,996 --> 01:29:30,236 - The line is dead. - Try again. 742 01:29:30,454 --> 01:29:31,496 It's not working. 743 01:29:44,911 --> 01:29:45,952 Satchel charge. 744 01:29:50,494 --> 01:29:52,697 - What's happening here? - Outside! 745 01:30:26,698 --> 01:30:27,739 - Flare pistol. - Sir. 746 01:30:55,736 --> 01:30:57,015 Good try, sir. 747 01:30:58,319 --> 01:31:01,401 - Seems to lost the old magic wand. - Regroup now. 748 01:31:13,442 --> 01:31:14,721 Heil Hitler! 749 01:31:29,566 --> 01:31:31,272 - Colonel Harker. - Craig. 750 01:31:31,440 --> 01:31:34,308 - They're coming in. - Get down to the beach! 751 01:31:34,482 --> 01:31:36,302 They're gonna need all the help they can get. 752 01:31:36,328 --> 01:31:36,960 Take cover! 753 01:32:00,479 --> 01:32:01,521 Jerries! 754 01:32:07,311 --> 01:32:09,219 Half-track! Open fire! 755 01:32:28,601 --> 01:32:30,010 Get the bastards. 756 01:32:44,307 --> 01:32:45,421 They're turning back. 757 01:32:45,849 --> 01:32:48,800 - The Sergeant Major got through. - Thank God. 758 01:32:55,806 --> 01:32:57,050 Take cover under the cliffs! 759 01:33:15,929 --> 01:33:17,339 Bloody tanks! 760 01:33:18,179 --> 01:33:20,418 They would have chopped our barges to pieces. 761 01:33:28,387 --> 01:33:30,258 Take a look! 762 01:33:46,676 --> 01:33:49,424 We're just not going anywhere with those damn tanks out there. 763 01:33:49,925 --> 01:33:52,592 They've pinned us here until their infantry moves in. 764 01:34:10,882 --> 01:34:12,422 I think I can get up there, Colonel. 765 01:34:20,089 --> 01:34:22,044 Still determined to be a martyr, aren't you? 766 01:34:22,256 --> 01:34:24,245 I never did believe we'd get through this so long. 767 01:34:25,630 --> 01:34:29,540 Besides, German hospitality does not appeal to me. 768 01:34:31,296 --> 01:34:32,435 You pull those tanks... 769 01:34:32,438 --> 01:34:34,686 and I'll give you the fuel bunkers as a going-away present. 770 01:34:35,087 --> 01:34:36,959 Best job I've had all day. 771 01:34:37,837 --> 01:34:38,879 Krug. 772 01:34:39,379 --> 01:34:40,575 I'll take three men. 773 01:34:40,754 --> 01:34:42,743 The rest of you stay here with Major Craig. 774 01:34:46,211 --> 01:34:47,253 Shalom! 775 01:34:49,169 --> 01:34:50,413 Shalom, Captain. 776 01:34:54,085 --> 01:34:55,791 I wish you luck, Bergman. 777 01:34:56,585 --> 01:34:57,627 I mean it. 778 01:34:59,168 --> 01:35:01,158 We're both going to need it, Colonel. 779 01:35:03,167 --> 01:35:04,494 But don't steal any from mine. 780 01:35:06,751 --> 01:35:07,994 I'm going back up! 781 01:35:10,083 --> 01:35:11,161 Mazeltov. 782 01:35:46,037 --> 01:35:47,079 Look! 783 01:35:48,662 --> 01:35:49,704 They're coming down! 784 01:37:09,362 --> 01:37:11,234 Watch out. Cover the rear! 785 01:37:45,024 --> 01:37:47,098 All right lads, at the double! 786 01:39:13,432 --> 01:39:15,836 - We gotta take that tank. - My pleasure. 787 01:39:16,056 --> 01:39:18,260 No, let me have that. 788 01:39:22,514 --> 01:39:24,670 Need that tank operational. 789 01:39:25,055 --> 01:39:26,097 Field knife. 790 01:40:12,633 --> 01:40:14,790 - Grenade! - Get out, get out! 791 01:40:46,088 --> 01:40:47,249 Dig in! 792 01:41:23,417 --> 01:41:25,952 Hard left, Sergeant! Take her through! 793 01:41:43,540 --> 01:41:45,447 - 88 on the left. - Lieutenant. 794 01:41:45,665 --> 01:41:46,707 Ready. 795 01:41:52,997 --> 01:41:54,039 Ready. 796 01:42:20,119 --> 01:42:21,861 Hub station, off to the right. 797 01:42:43,658 --> 01:42:45,944 They're at an impasse. 798 01:43:25,779 --> 01:43:28,562 We'll hit the top level first. Then work our way down. 799 01:44:37,063 --> 01:44:40,428 Get us out of here, Sergeant, before we blow up with it! 800 01:45:29,848 --> 01:45:31,471 Good lord! 801 01:45:34,765 --> 01:45:36,422 They have blown the reserve. 802 01:45:37,306 --> 01:45:38,680 With any luck... 803 01:45:39,139 --> 01:45:42,007 We've seen the end of Rommel's push to the Suez. 804 01:45:43,389 --> 01:45:44,715 Colonel Harker. 805 01:45:45,263 --> 01:45:49,091 Your continued resistance will only result in a futile loss of lives. 806 01:45:49,805 --> 01:45:51,345 I ask you to surrender. 807 01:45:52,680 --> 01:45:54,468 He knows your name, sir. 808 01:45:55,804 --> 01:45:57,427 And our situation. 809 01:45:59,720 --> 01:46:02,007 We've done what we set out to do. 810 01:46:28,884 --> 01:46:29,996 Hands up. 811 01:46:30,425 --> 01:46:32,083 Come on, quick. 812 01:46:35,425 --> 01:46:38,292 Nobody move. 813 01:46:38,466 --> 01:46:41,416 Whoever moves, dies. 814 01:47:01,963 --> 01:47:03,421 My compliments, Colonel. 815 01:47:04,255 --> 01:47:06,167 I have your assurance that our wounded.. 816 01:47:06,193 --> 01:47:07,810 ...will receive prompt medical care? 817 01:47:08,587 --> 01:47:10,210 The best we can provide. 818 01:47:11,754 --> 01:47:14,752 As soon as you surrender the Kesselring document, Colonel Harker. 819 01:47:20,128 --> 01:47:21,170 Mohnfeld. 820 01:47:21,586 --> 01:47:23,293 The name is Von Kroeger. 821 01:47:23,670 --> 01:47:24,710 Von Kroeger, 822 01:47:25,210 --> 01:47:27,248 need I remind you of protocol? 823 01:47:28,252 --> 01:47:30,077 This is an intelligence matter. 824 01:47:30,835 --> 01:47:32,114 And it wasn't Bruckner. 825 01:47:32,377 --> 01:47:36,073 What I told you was the truth, with one slight alteration. 826 01:47:36,501 --> 01:47:38,575 That you found me in the tunnel. 827 01:47:39,626 --> 01:47:40,704 The paper please. 828 01:47:41,543 --> 01:47:45,203 As soldiers, we have few saving graces. 829 01:47:47,583 --> 01:47:50,498 Perhaps our willingness to die for what we believe... 830 01:47:51,166 --> 01:47:52,409 is all that matters.