The Gallant Men
Season 1
1962 • 26 Episodes
Episodes
1. The Gallant Men
October 5, 1962
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.
2. Retreat to Concord
October 12, 1962
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.
3. And Cain Cried Out
October 19, 1962
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.
4. The Ninety-Eight Cent Man
October 26, 1962
No overview available.
5. One Moderately Peaceful Sunday
November 2, 1962
No overview available.
6. Lesson for a Lover
November 9, 1962
No overview available.
7. And the End of Evil Things
November 16, 1962
No overview available.
8. Some Tears Fall Dry
November 23, 1962
No overview available.
9. Fury in a Quiet Village
November 30, 1962
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.
10. Signals for an End Run
December 7, 1962
No overview available.
11. Robertino
December 14, 1962
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.
12. Advance and Be Recognized
December 29, 1962
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.
13. To Hold Up a Mirror
January 5, 1963
No overview available.
14. Boast Not of Tomorrow
January 12, 1963
No overview available.
15. The Dogs of War
January 19, 1963
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.
16. The Bridge
January 26, 1963
No overview available.
17. The Leathernecks
February 2, 1963
No overview available.
18. Next of Kin
February 9, 1963
No overview available.
19. Operation Secret
February 16, 1963
No overview available.
20. The Warriors
February 23, 1963
No overview available.
21. One Puka Puka
March 2, 1963
No overview available.
22. Ol´ Buddy
March 9, 1963
No overview available.
23. A Taste of Peace
March 16, 1963
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!
24. The Crucible
March 23, 1963
No overview available.
25. Tommy
March 30, 1963
No overview available.
26. A Place to Die
June 1, 1963
No overview available.