Attack On The Iron C

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00:01:19 Shall I turn it off?
00:01:24 No, leave it.
00:02:21 It's no good blaming yourself.
00:02:24 What else? What else?
00:02:27 I planned it.
00:02:30 La Plage was my baby.
00:02:35 But it won't happen again.
00:02:40 The next one will be right.
00:02:45 I'll make it right.
00:04:52 Happy birthday, Daddy.
00:04:56 Entirely consistent with the war effort.
00:04:58 That's fantastic!
00:04:59 Make a wish, Daddy.
00:05:08 I'll get the champagne.
00:05:10 Champagne! By golly.
00:05:12 - Would you like to pass them around?
00:05:14 - Nothing like champagne.
00:05:15 - Thank you.
00:05:20 I'm trying to get mine.
00:05:23 What about me?
00:05:25 I'm sorry, General.
00:05:26 Pub just closed.
00:05:29 A toast. To Jamie.
00:05:30 To Jamie.
00:05:32 Jamie.
00:05:35 Where'd you get this?
00:05:37 I've got connections, too, you know.
00:05:39 Connections? I hope the airport knows
00:05:41 We have an understanding.
00:05:44 We have an understanding
00:05:46 and I share his champagne.
00:05:47 - That's not a bad deal.
00:05:50 What about... Thank you.
00:05:55 I'm just saying...
00:06:04 Sweetheart?
00:06:07 A very happy birthday.
00:06:11 Hey, what's this?
00:06:16 Jamie, it's all I could think of.
00:06:18 How nice.
00:06:20 "To Jamie.
00:06:25 Okay, lovers, break it up.
00:06:26 Come on.
00:06:27 Give him a chance to get drunk
00:06:30 You have just ruined
00:06:31 Sorry, my dear.
00:06:33 How do you like the present
00:06:34 Ah, it's nice.
00:06:35 - Can I be the first?
00:06:40 Allow me. Please.
00:06:48 Jamie, I hate to change the subject,
00:06:50 but you do know that Operation Mad Dog
00:06:56 Yes, I know.
00:06:58 He stopped you once.
00:07:02 We'll see what happens
00:07:32 And am I now being told
00:07:34 of the naval and military planners,
00:07:37 plus the doubts expressed by
00:07:41 in spite of all this,
00:07:42 we are still considering Major Wilson's
00:07:46 That is correct.
00:07:48 I was under the impression
00:07:50 So we had.
00:07:53 We're reevaluating it.
00:07:55 You'll forgive me if I fail to see why.
00:07:57 I Branch came through
00:08:00 from French underground sources.
00:08:03 Soft points, dummy gun positions,
00:08:07 A very revealing picture
00:08:12 And you think that's enough
00:08:15 which up to now
00:08:18 including pinpoint bombing by the RAF?
00:08:20 When added to the new demolition plan
00:08:23 To go into Le Clairé,
00:08:27 Another disaster like La Plage,
00:08:29 where 390-odd out of 500 men
00:08:32 Captain, if I may-
00:08:33 Where Major Wilson's own
00:08:36 a record casualty rate
00:08:40 This operation can be a suicidal mistake,
00:08:47 Major?
00:08:49 Not to go into Le Clairé
00:08:52 As long as this installation-
00:08:54 the heart and sinew
00:08:58 thousands of tons of our shipping
00:09:02 Why? Because at Le Clairé,
00:09:06 refueled, and repaired
00:09:11 Destroy this big dock,
00:09:13 and you immobilize
00:09:17 to say nothing of putting a fatal dent
00:09:19 into what the Nazi High Command
00:09:25 Commander Kimberly,
00:09:27 have your views on Mad Dog
00:09:35 Well, sir, I think
00:09:38 of packing the bow of a destroyer
00:09:42 and then ramming the dock
00:09:44 Well, it's imaginative.
00:09:48 But I think it's more romantic
00:09:55 I'm afraid, sir,
00:09:57 to give this plan even
00:10:01 For example, we've gone into great detail
00:10:06 Nothing has been said
00:10:09 Major? How would you get out?
00:10:14 I was under the impression
00:10:16 Mad dogs and Canadians.
00:10:21 From a purely military point of view,
00:10:23 the operation must be viewed
00:10:29 However, so was the idea
00:10:32 I think Mad Dog
00:10:37 Dammit, sir,
00:10:38 from any further participation in this!
00:10:40 Not granted.
00:10:44 Yes, sir.
00:10:47 Captain, I respect your concern
00:10:49 You may be right...
00:10:51 ...but Number 10 Downing Street
00:10:56 It's audacious, gentlemen.
00:11:00 It's just mad enough to work.
00:11:05 Go, go!
00:11:06 Move fast, men! Move, move!
00:11:08 Come on, move! Move!
00:11:09 Let's go! Come on!
00:11:20 Over to the target!
00:11:23 Up! Up, up and over!
00:11:24 Don't wait for the man
00:11:28 Well, he's certainly got them cracking.
00:11:30 Come on, come on!
00:11:32 Come on, move it there! Move!
00:11:35 I doubt if the Germans
00:11:38 Well, we've selected
00:11:40 This blindfold lark
00:11:43 Go, go, go!
00:11:45 Come on, come on! Move!
00:11:49 Pick your feet up!
00:11:52 Move fast, men!
00:11:54 Don, we've got to stop him.
00:11:57 Go around!
00:12:00 There are easier things to stop
00:12:03 Dedicated? He's a fanatic!
00:12:08 Swing along those poles!
00:12:11 Keep your feet together!
00:12:31 - Hello, darling.
00:12:33 Daddy!
00:12:35 Hi, Timmy.
00:12:36 - You're so late.
00:12:38 - Let me fix you a drink.
00:12:40 I waited up for you.
00:12:41 Come on, play with me.
00:12:45 Not now.
00:12:47 Maybe-maybe later, huh?
00:12:50 Straight whiskey.
00:12:51 You promised.
00:12:53 All right, Timmy.
00:12:54 Off to bed now.
00:12:56 Good night, General.
00:13:04 - Here you are, darling.
00:13:07 Relax.
00:13:09 Daddy, how many soldiers
00:13:18 I didn't have time
00:13:35 Go!
00:13:36 Come on, keep your heads down!
00:13:39 Go! Go!
00:13:42 Go! Keep it down!
00:13:45 Keep low! Go! Go!
00:13:48 Go! Keep down!
00:13:56 Keep down! Keep down!
00:13:58 Down!
00:13:59 Move! Fast, fast!
00:14:19 Still at it, eh?
00:14:33 I saw the RTS test.
00:14:36 It really does scramble radar.
00:14:41 I told Captain Franklin that we'd like one
00:14:48 - Look, if I'm in your way-
00:14:53 Jamie,
00:14:54 I told you from the start
00:14:57 Now, if that offends you,
00:14:59 I don't want someone else,
00:15:02 But I want all that you have to give.
00:15:06 You're getting it.
00:15:10 And Franklin?
00:15:12 Well, he's hardly a convert,
00:15:13 but despite what you think of him,
00:15:17 This scrambler was his brainchild.
00:15:20 He delivers, Jamie.
00:15:21 Then where are the ships and equipment
00:15:25 Supplies are pretty tight these days.
00:15:28 You wouldn't kill me, would you?
00:15:31 The Royal Navy wouldn't be trying
00:15:35 - A lost order here, a slow delivery-
00:15:38 You think the Royal Navy's
00:15:40 than to wet-nurse you?
00:15:47 Kimberly here.
00:15:51 Yes.
00:15:53 Yes.
00:15:56 Bye.
00:16:01 That was Franklin's office.
00:16:02 Your equipment will be in
00:16:16 Put some beef into it.
00:16:34 They must be out of their minds.
00:16:36 Who do they think they're kidding?
00:16:38 They're not kidding.
00:16:39 Captain Franklin and Don are aboard
00:17:07 This is it, huh?
00:17:09 This is it.
00:17:10 This stinking little bathtub.
00:17:12 Now, just a minute, sir.
00:17:13 - This is a fighting ship?
00:17:15 Major Wilson, Lieutenant Forrester.
00:17:18 Sir, this vessel's a ship of the Line
00:17:22 and has had nine battle engagements.
00:17:24 I am her skipper.
00:17:27 According to Captain Franklin,
00:17:29 because of some crazy notion
00:17:32 ought to stay in their own britches.
00:17:37 With your permission, sir,
00:17:38 I'll leave you to figure out
00:17:41 while I go below
00:17:49 You don't miss a chance to slur
00:17:52 Even to the skipper
00:17:54 Well, it won't work.
00:17:56 You want to scuttle Mad Dog,
00:18:00 This heap of scrap is not acceptable,
00:18:04 and neither are those
00:18:07 I'm going over your head, Captain.
00:18:09 He's on his way.
00:18:11 Good, but before he gets here,
00:18:14 It's the La Plage raid,
00:18:16 You and your staff room heroes
00:18:19 The conditions were wrong,
00:18:22 And when we lost
00:18:24 You quote the figure often enough-
00:18:27 Your own son among them.
00:18:29 You couldn't accept it, could you?
00:18:30 You needed an out.
00:18:32 Did I?
00:18:34 Yes. Yes, and I was it.
00:18:36 Suddenly, it was my raid.
00:18:37 Suddenly I was the-the pied piper.
00:18:40 But you know better than that,
00:18:42 You know that I didn't kill those men,
00:18:44 that I didn't kill your son
00:18:46 Jamie, for God's sake.
00:18:47 At least he's got a reason
00:18:50 What's yours, my friend?
00:18:51 Look, Jamie, for the last time-
00:18:52 Now, now, Don, let him rave on.
00:18:54 I never charged him with killing anyone.
00:18:57 He's charging himself for that.
00:18:58 And that's why he wants this operation.
00:19:00 He wants to wash
00:19:03 Well, he's not going to use me for it.
00:19:04 And you're not gonna stop me!
00:19:06 Jamie, what are you-
00:19:08 Nor your cabin boy!
00:19:19 Ship's company.
00:19:23 Morning.
00:19:25 - Everything in order?
00:19:27 Not for me it isn't, sir.
00:19:28 This-well, whatever it is-
00:19:31 I just don't understand
00:19:34 It seems to be solid enough.
00:19:35 It's not ideal, but it's a sturdy little ship.
00:19:38 Aye. Sturdy she is, sir.
00:19:39 As a cattle boat.
00:19:41 Major, I hope you didn't expect
00:19:44 I didn't expect something
00:19:47 I was promised a destroyer,
00:19:50 What I got hardly fit the description.
00:19:52 We made no promises, sir.
00:19:55 I appreciate your difficulties, Captain.
00:19:57 In the circumstances,
00:19:59 A damn sight better than I have.
00:20:01 The RAF still won't give me
00:20:04 Combined operations.
00:20:07 Good God, sir, how can you expect-
00:20:09 I expect this operation will go forward
00:20:13 Unless you, as officer in charge
00:20:23 We're going across.
00:20:25 Now hear this.
00:20:26 No smoking, and all naked lights
00:20:34 Now hear this.
00:20:35 No smoking, and all naked lights
00:20:49 Go!
00:20:52 Move!
00:20:56 Fast, fast!
00:20:59 No, no, no.
00:21:00 Don't wait for him.
00:21:02 You're under heavy fire!
00:21:04 Come on, get up, get up!
00:21:05 Faster!
00:21:06 Get moving in there!
00:21:15 Now hear this!
00:21:17 The next troop will be landing
00:21:21 Do not deviate to right or left.
00:21:24 Your job is to get to your objective.
00:21:28 Stand by!
00:21:54 Go! Go!
00:21:56 Come on!
00:22:02 Go! Go!
00:22:16 Come on, move!
00:22:21 Go!
00:22:26 Sergeant, get an ambulance!
00:22:38 Don?
00:22:40 Look at me, boy, look.
00:22:49 Where's that stretcher?!
00:23:11 Will he be able to see?
00:23:14 - You hear me?
00:23:16 I'm sure the doc will be able to
00:23:18 What do you think?
00:23:19 I think somebody ought to know better
00:23:22 Doesn't Jerry do enough
00:23:39 It was an accident.
00:23:41 - Who was to know that-
00:23:45 I should have known.
00:23:47 I wanted it rough, but...
00:23:53 Stop blaming yourself, Jamie.
00:23:56 Jamie?
00:23:57 Yes, Don. Yes?
00:24:01 That commando...
00:24:04 Is he gonna be all right?
00:24:18 How many soldiers did you kill today?
00:24:20 ...soldiers did you kill today...
00:24:23 Yes, Timmy?
00:24:25 Darling, what's wrong?
00:24:31 I'm sorry.
00:24:34 I've been watching you for some time.
00:24:37 I don't know what's wrong with me,
00:24:43 I thought I'd turned everything off...
00:24:46 ...that nothing could touch me anymore.
00:24:51 If it's Don you're worried about,
00:24:55 It's just a matter of time.
00:24:57 I can't seem to get him out of my mind.
00:25:01 You can't blame yourself.
00:25:04 It was an accident.
00:25:11 An accident!
00:25:12 Military risk!
00:25:14 Fortunes of war!
00:25:30 I'm scared, Sue.
00:25:33 All of sudden... I'm scared.
00:25:40 I'm wondering if what I'm doing...
00:25:44 ...is right.
00:25:47 I'm wondering if-if one man
00:25:52 ...this power to decide on...
00:25:56 life and death.
00:26:01 Nobody has that power.
00:26:04 So get it over with.
00:26:07 Finish it.
00:26:12 Come back to me
00:26:17 You've been a stranger.
00:26:46 And over a period of six weeks,
00:26:50 thirty-two men injured,
00:26:54 Training accident.
00:26:55 Three small boats destroyed.
00:26:58 Training accident.
00:27:00 And what's even more to the point,
00:27:02 the only senior officer
00:27:04 of taking this expedition
00:27:09 Training accident.
00:27:11 Mad Dog must be cancelled,
00:27:12 the men and materials must be
00:27:16 Frankly, gentlemen,
00:27:18 an operation of this caliber must have
00:27:23 Obviously, we've been
00:27:26 With your permission, sir.
00:27:29 Carry on, Commander.
00:27:31 During the past several weeks,
00:27:34 I have had time to think
00:27:40 ...and about Major Wilson.
00:27:43 I think I understand him better now.
00:27:49 I saw him forced to accept
00:27:56 I saw him
00:28:02 Training them
00:28:07 I saw men die in his training,
00:28:14 But for every man we lose now,
00:28:16 ten will survive at Le Clairé.
00:28:20 It's part of the risk.
00:28:24 It's the price you pay for success.
00:28:28 Major Wilson knows this.
00:28:32 And he has my support.
00:28:40 Thank you, Commander.
00:28:43 Any comment, Captain?
00:28:44 I strongly advise a postponement
00:28:47 until Commander Kimberly
00:28:49 Postponement is out of the question.
00:28:51 We've got to move within six days
00:28:53 The tide and moon are right.
00:28:55 Weather predictions are good.
00:28:57 Also, there's a strong rumor that
00:29:01 and will put in at Le Clairé.
00:29:03 If we destroy the docks,
00:29:04 one of Germany's largest battleships
00:29:08 An open target.
00:29:11 Did you hear that rumor, Freddie?
00:29:12 No, but that doesn't mean it's not true.
00:29:17 Yes.
00:29:19 Yes, I suppose so.
00:29:22 I want this operation.
00:29:25 But without the commander-
00:29:27 There is an officer, sir.
00:29:29 One of the best I've served under.
00:29:43 Would you accept going in
00:29:47 Admiral, I won't accept it!
00:29:49 The Major can go in with his own men,
00:29:53 Captain, I want this operation.
00:29:58 Have you established rendezvous?
00:30:00 Yes, sir.
00:30:02 Our ETD is 1700 hours Portsmouth.
00:30:04 On Wednesday.
00:30:06 Very good.
00:30:11 I think that's all, Michael, isn't it?
00:30:12 I think so, sir.
00:30:14 The party's yours, Captain.
00:30:15 Is that an order, sir?
00:30:17 That's an order.
00:30:30 Say when.
00:30:39 When.
00:30:49 I'd never have done it without your help.
00:30:51 I sure thank you, Don.
00:30:52 No need to thank me, Jamie.
00:30:55 Well, they've given you the green light,
00:30:57 but God knows what
00:31:00 I hope you meant what you said.
00:31:02 Yes, I meant it.
00:31:05 Jamie, I'm sorry about Franklin,
00:31:10 All I want is for him to do his job.
00:31:13 He'll do it.
00:31:16 When did he last see action?
00:31:19 A man like him
00:31:23 I hope to God you're right.
00:31:35 You'll get well again.
00:31:38 All in good time.
00:31:44 Who knows?
00:31:50 Be lucky, Jamie.
00:32:28 Yes. Thank you.
00:33:02 - Port ten.
00:33:06 Ten degrees, port wheel on, sir.
00:33:07 - Midships.
00:33:10 - Steady as she goes.
00:33:17 Captain, if it's a few more
00:33:20 Skipper, she's doing just fine.
00:33:24 Bless her old heart.
00:33:39 It's just like a mill pond out there.
00:33:41 The weather boys' predictions
00:33:55 Well, there'll be
00:33:57 Don't be so optimistic, Major.
00:34:00 A steady swell,
00:34:02 and the thought of the job ahead-
00:34:04 some of your men
00:34:07 And it won't be any better
00:34:10 No. Not if we have to crawl along
00:34:13 Major, we are not crawling.
00:34:15 Our speed's governed
00:34:17 and the launches' ability
00:34:22 You mean they'll have to play
00:34:25 They're neither equipped
00:34:27 They're depending on us
00:34:32 And if we're intercepted, what then?
00:34:35 Major, let's get something straight
00:34:38 You have your responsibilities,
00:34:40 which happen to include the safety
00:35:07 Well, Jamie, here we go again.
00:35:10 The way things were going, I thought
00:35:15 How are they below?
00:35:17 Complaining.
00:35:18 Puking.
00:35:21 They'll get over the puking.
00:35:44 Everything all right?
00:35:46 For a vessel sailing to her own funeral,
00:35:50 Don't worry, sir.
00:36:05 Truce, Captain?
00:36:09 I am not at war with you, Major.
00:36:47 This ship is blacked out.
00:36:51 I'm a scared sailor, sir.
00:36:52 You'll be a lot more scared
00:36:55 I'll decide about that.
00:36:58 He could've blown this whole mission.
00:36:59 - Get back to your station.
00:37:02 That man should be disciplined.
00:37:04 That man's a naval rating.
00:37:08 Then assume it.
00:37:29 Radar to bridge.
00:37:30 Contact, sir.
00:37:32 Contact, Red 3-0.
00:37:35 Hold it and keep reporting.
00:37:39 Red 3-0.
00:37:42 - Course?
00:37:45 Action stations,
00:37:47 Signal disperse to the launches.
00:38:01 Lookout, aircraft coming up
00:38:17 - Course?
00:38:19 - Port ten.
00:38:22 - Steer, 0-9-0.
00:38:25 - You'll meet her head-on, sir.
00:38:28 Steady as she goes.
00:38:29 Aye-aye, sir.
00:38:40 Can't you do a zigzag?
00:38:43 She's too heavy in the bow, sir.
00:38:48 Gun crews, hold fire until ordered.
00:39:11 All guns independent, open fire.
00:39:27 A life on the ocean waves.
00:39:31 Home on the rolling deep.
00:39:34 Anybody want my dinner,
00:40:08 Cease fire. Cease fire.
00:40:10 All stations keep closed up.
00:40:15 Chief reports no damage, sir.
00:40:16 - Casualties?
00:40:19 Their pride's been hurt.
00:40:21 Tell them not to worry about their pride,
00:40:24 Aye-aye, sir.
00:40:34 Well done.
00:40:36 Normal naval procedure.
00:40:38 When are we getting back on course?
00:40:40 When I damn well say so.
00:40:44 As long as you realize we're losing time.
00:40:46 Losing time is better than losing a ship.
00:40:49 That plane has reported
00:40:51 and I don't want Jerry to know
00:40:54 Any more questions?
00:40:59 And Major...
00:41:00 that cigarette incident
00:41:03 The plane was 30 miles away
00:41:05 And that man wasn't a day over 16.
00:41:24 You sent for me, sir.
00:41:27 - What's your name?
00:41:30 Ordinary Seaman Thomas Pringle.
00:41:33 How old are you, Pringle?
00:41:34 Nineteen, sir.
00:41:40 Sixteen.
00:41:42 How long in the service?
00:41:44 Six months, sir.
00:41:45 And at sea?
00:41:48 Three weeks.
00:41:50 I'm sorry, sir, about the cigarette.
00:41:52 I don't know what come over me,
00:41:54 I know.
00:41:56 I just didn't stop to think, sir.
00:41:58 Nor did I.
00:42:01 Between the two of us, I lost my head.
00:42:04 But maybe that's because
00:42:09 Thank you, sir.
00:42:14 Pringle.
00:42:15 Sir?
00:42:27 I can't take a thing like that, sir.
00:42:29 Take it.
00:43:22 Just come in, Herr Oberst.
00:43:33 Hans, is this important?
00:43:37 Nothing is more important
00:43:44 "From K2C to Le Clairé BHQ.
00:43:49 "Coastal air patrol report
00:43:52 "intercepted at Red 4-7-1,
00:43:56 Attacked.
00:44:00 Minesweepers, huh?
00:44:03 What do you think, Erich?
00:44:04 Where is it now?
00:44:06 Red 4-7-1.
00:44:08 Contacts like that every day.
00:44:10 They sweep east up to Red 400,
00:44:13 and then always turn back.
00:44:15 Routine.
00:44:16 Just routine.
00:44:21 Nothing from our surface patrols?
00:44:23 Nothing, Herr Oberst.
00:44:25 The harbor approaches
00:44:27 If our ships get a sighting,
00:44:32 Keep me informed, Hans, will you?
00:44:34 The English are predictable,
00:44:51 Jerry must've been alerted by now.
00:44:53 It's strange we don't get another visit.
00:44:55 The RAF has some
00:44:59 The Luftwaffe might well be too busy
00:45:02 They know darn well
00:45:04 On the contrary.
00:45:05 We've had sweepers visit this area
00:45:07 during the past few weeks.
00:45:11 Sowing minefields?
00:45:12 Yes. But that's not the point.
00:45:15 The idea was to let Jerry think
00:45:18 so that Mad Dog would look
00:45:22 It was a subterfuge
00:45:26 Who dreamed that one up?
00:45:29 Their Lordships readily agreed
00:45:33 Did you put it to them?
00:45:37 It was a suggestion.
00:45:48 ...on the earnings
00:45:52 Don't want bullets in my basket...
00:45:55 Hark ye to the serenade
00:45:58 How do we go, pilot?
00:46:00 Most excellently, sir.
00:46:01 Temperature 51,
00:46:05 Wind veering northwest,
00:46:08 Visibility good.
00:46:11 I don't want to be a soldier
00:46:15 I don't want to fight the foe
00:46:18 I would much prefer to roam
00:46:22 On the earnings
00:46:26 A wee singsong's good
00:46:32 True, Skipper, true.
00:46:34 I'm much happier, by far,
00:46:38 So I wouldn't be a soldier any day
00:46:49 Hey, Nobby!
00:46:52 If you get hit on the beach,
00:46:56 I'll remember, mate.
00:46:58 And don't sleep on duty!
00:47:01 All right! Once again!
00:47:04 I don't want to be a soldier
00:47:08 I don't want to fight the foe
00:47:11 I would much prefer to roam
00:47:17 You know, if they sang a bit louder,
00:47:20 I know I would.
00:47:23 I'm surprised old Franklin
00:47:28 I don't think he will.
00:47:29 Why? Has he gone deaf
00:47:34 Ever since that plane attack,
00:47:41 Just the same,
00:47:43 I don't want to fight the foe
00:47:47 I would much prefer to roam
00:47:49 Or be kept right here at home
00:47:51 On the earnings of a lady friend I know
00:47:55 All right, fellas!
00:47:56 All right, boys!
00:47:59 All right, fellas.
00:48:01 Pipe down, pipe down.
00:48:02 Fellas, fellas!
00:48:05 You don't want Jerry to know
00:48:08 Hello, there.
00:48:10 This is your captain speaking.
00:48:12 We have now reached halfway.
00:48:15 From this point on, all commandos
00:48:19 Ship's company will remain closed up.
00:48:22 I'm now handing over to Major Wilson.
00:48:27 At this moment,
00:48:29 aboard each of the craft astern of us.
00:48:33 For the past three months,
00:48:36 without knowing its name
00:48:39 Here it is. Le Clairé.
00:48:46 The German fleet's most vital and
00:48:51 Our task, destruction.
00:48:55 Our method, blowing up the dock,
00:48:58 supported by commando assault.
00:49:01 To that end, the bow of this vessel
00:49:06 We are, in fact,
00:49:10 Our intention is to plow headfirst
00:49:14 We ram, scuttle the ship, and run.
00:49:19 Run where?
00:49:23 I'm sure you'll be interested in knowing
00:49:27 Now, that's what I call considerate.
00:49:30 From the moment of impact,
00:49:33 repeat, five minutes-
00:49:38 From then on,
00:49:44 The signal for retirement-
00:49:50 You will embark on the small craft
00:49:53 and, God willing,
00:49:57 Should you miss the boat, then proceed
00:50:02 our French underground contacts.
00:50:12 Good hunting...
00:50:14 ...and good luck.
00:50:15 And the best
00:50:18 Now, don't forget, boys.
00:50:19 We're past the halfway mark-
00:50:24 I went on a day trip to Le Clairé once.
00:50:26 Any good?
00:50:27 No. Horrible tea, horrible grub.
00:50:30 But the women!
00:50:32 They could hardly get me to go home.
00:50:34 You'll be glad
00:50:37 Bosun's Mate, break out the rum.
00:50:39 Double tot for each man.
00:50:43 God bless the Navy on a night like this.
00:51:05 The night signals, Herr Oberst.
00:51:12 You know something, my friend?
00:51:15 We Germans, we eat too much.
00:51:19 French food is fattening.
00:51:21 Remind me to put in
00:51:29 There's been another attack
00:51:36 You can hardly call it an attack.
00:51:39 The saboteurs included
00:51:43 Those French will never learn.
00:51:50 Of course, they are a nuisance.
00:51:53 Have you heard any more
00:51:58 Not a thing.
00:52:00 Minesweeping.
00:52:05 How those British waste their energy.
00:52:10 Is perfect weather for an air attack
00:52:15 Twenty-four hours ago,
00:52:17 Where it is?
00:52:20 Read this.
00:52:26 Yes, we've had heavy losses
00:52:29 Take it from me,
00:52:33 The squadrons assigned to Mad Dog
00:52:37 What have you got in reserve?
00:52:38 Nothing we can spare
00:52:42 - I'm sorry, but-
00:52:45 I'm sorry for one rather ancient
00:52:49 just hours away from Le Clairé.
00:52:51 They happen to be without escort
00:52:54 They're naked.
00:52:55 Without a divisionary raid from Bomber
00:52:59 Why didn't you give them some support?
00:53:02 A couple of destroyers
00:53:05 Because we don't have-
00:53:10 That's what I mean.
00:53:27 Not far now, huh, Pringle?
00:53:29 Yes, sir.
00:53:32 Time to quit being scared, huh?
00:53:36 Have you been
00:53:39 Yes.
00:53:42 This lighter, sir.
00:53:47 Who is Sue?
00:53:49 My wife.
00:53:50 She wouldn't go
00:53:54 She'd understand.
00:53:56 You'd better hang on to it.
00:53:59 I've got something with me
00:54:14 Just received from DCO, sir.
00:54:16 - Well, what is it?
00:54:19 "Immediate NOC 7-2 B4.
00:54:22 "Air diversion not available.
00:54:25 "Cancel Mad Dog and return.
00:54:28 Acknowledge. "
00:54:37 No reply.
00:54:39 Sir?
00:54:41 I said no reply.
00:54:43 Aye-aye, sir.
00:54:55 - Pollard.
00:54:57 You didn't hear a word, did you?
00:55:00 Me, sir?
00:55:04 Thank you, Pollard.
00:55:13 Captain.
00:55:21 - Here you are.
00:56:14 It's 10:25 now.
00:56:19 - Any acknowledgment from Mad Dog?
00:56:31 - Send that off at once.
00:57:12 - Yes, what is it?
00:57:15 Read it.
00:57:19 Read it.
00:57:24 "Emergency.
00:57:29 "Cancel-repeat-cancel Mad Dog.
00:57:31 "Insist you comply
00:57:34 "and return at once.
00:57:35 Acknowledge immediately. "
00:57:38 Who's that addressed to?
00:57:39 The captain, sir.
00:57:48 All right, Sparks.
00:57:53 Well, what do you make of that?
00:57:56 Laddie, it's none of my business...
00:57:59 ...but I think this old lady
00:58:11 Why?
00:58:13 Mad Dog cancelled.
00:58:16 What reason did they give?
00:58:21 I don't understand, Franklin.
00:58:22 You've been fighting this operation
00:58:25 Yet now they've called it off,
00:58:33 Standing on the bridge, Major...
00:58:36 ...it's different
00:58:39 What's that supposed to mean?
00:58:42 You feel closer to death.
00:58:45 That makes you closer to life.
00:58:47 And the truth comes rushing in.
00:58:57 You didn't kill my son.
00:58:59 He was a casualty of war.
00:59:03 And it's a war we have to win.
00:59:09 A war we have to win.
00:59:19 Now, I have made the decision.
00:59:20 We are not turning back.
00:59:24 But you realize what it means.
00:59:27 With no RAF to keep Jerry busy
00:59:31 Bombing the outskirts of that town
00:59:35 would've been
00:59:37 Exactly.
00:59:38 But is it essential?
00:59:41 If Le Clairé is ready for us, yes.
00:59:43 If not, if we surprise them, no.
00:59:45 Your guess is as good as mine.
00:59:51 For the record...
00:59:53 I am in command
00:59:56 And I'm clearly disregarding an order.
00:59:59 You can object on the grounds
01:00:02 your force is inadequate.
01:00:07 For the record, I'm deaf.
01:00:11 Thanks.
01:00:14 I didn't hear you.
01:00:28 - Any word from them?
01:00:36 And the RAF?
01:00:38 No change.
01:00:46 2300 hours coming up.
01:00:48 This been checked?
01:00:50 Double checked.
01:00:55 What happens
01:00:59 The firing circuit
01:01:01 Once it's set, nothing can stop it.
01:01:04 Not even hitting the gates?
01:01:06 No. The shock of impact
01:01:09 Only that clock can trigger the fuse.
01:01:12 That's how we can guarantee the time
01:01:17 Well, we won't need much time.
01:01:21 Anyway, the longer
01:01:24 the greater will be Jerry's surprise.
01:01:27 With luck, by the time she goes up,
01:01:29 this old lady will be crawling
01:02:41 You can pass the word.
01:02:43 In exactly 60 minutes from now,
01:02:46 whether we're aboard it or not.
01:02:49 Aye-aye, sir.
01:03:16 Time to start the minstrel show.
01:03:18 - How are the men?
01:03:20 They've got the picture?
01:03:21 I trust they're clear
01:03:23 Once they've been deployed,
01:03:25 If they can reach the jetty
01:03:28 and silence those batteries,
01:03:31 Once the men have disembarked,
01:03:34 No, they'll stay alongside the jetty,
01:03:38 I want you to stress this to your men.
01:03:40 If things get sticky,
01:03:43 But that doesn't mean panic.
01:03:45 Orderly embarkation.
01:03:48 Yes, sir.
01:03:49 There's room for everybody.
01:03:52 Providing they keep to their groups
01:03:56 They understand that, sir.
01:03:57 Good. Then get them blacked up
01:04:08 That beard helps,
01:04:14 Thanks.
01:04:25 Come on, girls!
01:04:28 We'll be on pretty soon.
01:04:30 We're not going to a party, you know.
01:04:35 Come on, behind the ears, all over.
01:04:43 Look nice for Daddy.
01:04:50 How do I look, me darlings?
01:04:51 You're not fit to be seen!
01:04:53 You'll scare 'em to death, Sarge!
01:04:55 Take your teeth out, Sarge.
01:05:01 He looks like my grandmother.
01:05:38 Battery D, sir.
01:05:39 Patrol sighted, unidentified.
01:05:41 What patrol?
01:05:44 - Inside the estuary?
01:05:46 What do you mean, unidentified?
01:05:48 German markings,
01:05:50 but they don't give
01:05:52 "They"?
01:05:53 The ship's in company
01:05:55 Four launches?
01:05:58 - I don't know, Herr Oberst.
01:06:05 Light flashing off the starboard bow, sir.
01:06:07 Light flashing off the starboard bow, sir!
01:06:10 He's challenging, sir.
01:06:14 - In code?
01:06:15 Make the repeat sign.
01:06:19 Request repeat!
01:06:30 He's called
01:06:34 Then give it to him.
01:06:35 Whitehall. 1-2-1-2.
01:06:39 - But that's-
01:07:26 - What was that code number?
01:07:28 Well, you won't find it in there.
01:07:30 Then it doesn't exist.
01:07:31 Of course it exists!
01:07:33 It's the telephone number
01:07:38 Stand by to signal deploy.
01:07:43 Deploy.
01:07:58 Sound the general alarm.
01:08:00 Send C and D companies
01:08:02 Inform WB and Luftwaffe.
01:08:04 All batteries to engage the enemy.
01:08:16 I've released the launches, Major.
01:08:17 They're on their way.
01:08:20 If we knock out those heavy guns,
01:08:30 The launches should be ashore by now.
01:09:11 There's a boat making for the dock.
01:09:12 Making for the docks?
01:09:15 Where are the gates?
01:09:16 Shut.
01:09:18 B Battery under attack?
01:09:20 Don't know, sir.
01:09:40 Radar to bridge.
01:09:41 1-4- 1.
01:09:43 Distance, five miles.
01:09:45 Bridge to radar.
01:09:47 Is there any IFF showing?
01:09:49 Radar to bridge.
01:09:51 Aircraft friendly.
01:10:02 Remind me
01:10:05 Rather like the Navy, Major.
01:10:06 They get there in the end.
01:10:09 You give me that
01:10:18 There you are, Commander.
01:10:31 I don't understand it.
01:10:32 I've tried them
01:10:36 They should be here, or they're...
01:10:39 They could've ignored us
01:10:42 RAF reports
01:10:45 approximately three miles from target.
01:10:47 Thanks for the good news.
01:10:49 Three miles.
01:13:09 She can't take much more of this.
01:13:11 She won't have to.
01:13:26 They're coming in under our guns, sir.
01:13:30 - And the number two position?
01:13:32 Clear the safety stops.
01:13:54 Move target right!
01:13:56 Pill box, dock corner.
01:14:01 Yes, you're hitting them!
01:14:02 Keep firing!
01:14:35 Stand by for ramming.
01:14:57 Starboard a little.
01:15:00 Meet her.
01:15:02 Steady as she goes.
01:15:09 Engine room, give her all she's got.
01:15:15 If you'll pardon the expression, sir,
01:15:32 She's all yours, Major.
01:15:35 All commandos on deck.
01:15:38 Get moving.
01:16:33 The ship hit the dock.
01:16:34 Hit the dock?
01:16:36 Why? Why?!
01:16:38 - What damage can it do?
01:16:41 - Are we concentrated there?
01:16:42 Are we or aren't we?
01:16:43 Companies C and D have moved
01:16:45 Bring them back,
01:16:57 Come on, come on, come on!
01:17:04 Come on!
01:17:18 - Sir, you all right?
01:17:19 Keep moving!
01:18:53 Major.
01:18:56 I don't know.
01:18:57 But the wheelhouse got a direct hit.
01:18:59 Was he still inside?
01:20:09 I'm going back.
01:20:13 Stay with him.
01:22:04 You British.
01:22:05 You are mad.
01:22:07 Still fighting storybook wars.
01:22:09 Do you really think
01:22:12 can seriously damage 35 feet
01:22:21 It's pathetic, Captain.
01:22:23 Pathetic.
01:22:29 You haven't got an answer, have you?
01:23:52 There's your answer.
01:24:05 All right, check them.
01:24:07 Are you all right?
01:24:10 The Major said
01:24:12 Let's go.
01:24:13 All right, come on, move!
01:24:57 That's it, Graham.
01:25:00 That's it, sir.
01:25:03 - Fire the retire.
01:25:29 It worked this time, Jamie.