The Gallant Men

The Gallant Men

Landing with the invasion forces at Salerno, Italy, in 1943, Conley Wright joins an infantry unit commanded by Capt. Jim Benedict. The young officer is still unsure of himself, and his ability as a combat leader is severely tested by his first assignment—the taking of San Pietro, whose heavy defenses have repelled tank battalions.

Oct 5, 1962

Retreat to Concord

The company moves into Nieto for a ""mopping-up operation"". They are then ordered to hold this strategic town against a German advance. The first platoon gets a new replacement, Henry Draper, a crack shot with a rifle. While in Nieto, they get a cold reception from the town's matriarch.

Oct 12, 1962

And Cain Cried Out

Captain Benedict is not happy when he sees that his new sergeant is his younger brother Griff Benedict. The captain is faced with the dilemma of whether or not he can trust him to lead a platoon in battle. At the same time, he has to deal with some personal issues between him and his brother.

Oct 19, 1962

The Ninety-Eight Cent Man

Oct 26, 1962

One Moderately Peaceful Sunday

Nov 2, 1962

Lesson for a Lover

Nov 9, 1962

And the End of Evil Things

Nov 16, 1962

Some Tears Fall Dry

Nov 23, 1962

Fury in a Quiet Village

When the company arrives in a quiet village recently evacuated by the Germans, they are not welcomed by the town's inhabitants. Things become more complicated when they learn that a few Germans stayed behind in the village and are holding the village's children hostage. Captain Benedict must decide whether to gamble the lives of the children.

Nov 30, 1962

Signals for an End Run

Dec 7, 1962

Robertino

Lucavich saves a boy's life when he is caught stealing food. The boy becomes attached to Lucavich and refuses to leave Lucavich until he is accused of stealing again, from Lucavich. Things are complicated when the boy runs into the German Lines.

Dec 14, 1962

Advance and Be Recognized

D'Angelo falls in love while on leave and gets involved with battle area racketeers. Things are complicated when an old acquaintance joins the company.

Dec 29, 1962

To Hold Up a Mirror

Jan 5, 1963

Boast Not of Tomorrow

Jan 12, 1963

The Dogs of War

Lucavich and Hanson find a stray dog, while German soldiers attempt to infiltrate the American lines. Also, Captain Benedict meets a beautiful Countess that may be working for the other side.

Jan 19, 1963

The Bridge

Jan 26, 1963

The Leathernecks

Feb 2, 1963

Next of Kin

Feb 9, 1963

Operation Secret

Feb 16, 1963

The Warriors

Feb 23, 1963

One Puka Puka

Mar 2, 1963

Ol´ Buddy

Mar 9, 1963

A Taste of Peace

Captain Benedict gets a look at another side of the war after being wounded in combat. When he meets a beautiful Captain working with the Allied Military Government, he is faced with a difficult choice: Transfer to work with the Allied Military Government or return to his Company!

Mar 16, 1963

The Crucible

Mar 23, 1963

Tommy

Mar 30, 1963

A Place to Die

Jun 1, 1963