The Gallant Men (1962)
The Gallant Men is a 1962–1963 ABC television series which depicted an infantry company of American soldiers fighting their way through Italy in World War II.
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Episode 1 - The Gallant Men
Release Date: 1962-10-05Landing 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.
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Episode 2 - Retreat to Concord
Release Date: 1962-10-12The 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.
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Episode 3 - And Cain Cried Out
Release Date: 1962-10-19Captain 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.
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Episode 4 - The Ninety-Eight Cent Man
Release Date: 1962-10-26 -
Episode 5 - One Moderately Peaceful Sunday
Release Date: 1962-11-02 -
Episode 6 - Lesson for a Lover
Release Date: 1962-11-09 -
Episode 7 - And the End of Evil Things
Release Date: 1962-11-16 -
Episode 8 - Some Tears Fall Dry
Release Date: 1962-11-23 -
Episode 9 - Fury in a Quiet Village
Release Date: 1962-11-30When 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.
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Episode 10 - Signals for an End Run
Release Date: 1962-12-07 -
Episode 11 - Robertino
Release Date: 1962-12-14Lucavich 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.
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Episode 12 - Advance and Be Recognized
Release Date: 1962-12-29D'Angelo falls in love while on leave and gets involved with battle area racketeers. Things are complicated when an old acquaintance joins the company.
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Episode 13 - To Hold Up a Mirror
Release Date: 1963-01-05 -
Episode 14 - Boast Not of Tomorrow
Release Date: 1963-01-12 -
Episode 15 - The Dogs of War
Release Date: 1963-01-19Lucavich 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.
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Episode 16 - The Bridge
Release Date: 1963-01-26 -
Episode 17 - The Leathernecks
Release Date: 1963-02-02 -
Episode 18 - Next of Kin
Release Date: 1963-02-09 -
Episode 19 - Operation Secret
Release Date: 1963-02-16 -
Episode 20 - The Warriors
Release Date: 1963-02-23 -
Episode 21 - One Puka Puka
Release Date: 1963-03-02 -
Episode 22 - Ol´ Buddy
Release Date: 1963-03-09 -
Episode 23 - A Taste of Peace
Release Date: 1963-03-16Captain 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!
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Episode 24 - The Crucible
Release Date: 1963-03-23 -
Episode 25 - Tommy
Release Date: 1963-03-30 -
Episode 26 - A Place to Die
Release Date: 1963-06-01