The longest-running WWII series on television, this one-hour drama followed a frontline American infantry squad – Second Platoon, K Company – as they battled their way across Europe following the allied D-Day invasion.
With mud-splattered realism (original World War II battle footage was included in some episodes) the show offered character studies of men striving to maintain their own humanity in the midst of a world torn by war.
The stories ranged from straight combat adventure to human interest and sometimes humorous themes.
Among the regulars were Private Braddock (the platoon comic and resident hustler), Caje, (the sly, dark-haired Cajun) and Doc Walton (the young, sensitive medical aid man).
Out in front were the tough, hard-boiled leaders, Lieutenant Gil Hanley (Rick Jason) and Sergeant Chip Saunders (Vic Morrow).
Great special effects and drama that reflected real war. They don’t make em’ like this anymore.
Lt. Gil Hanley Rick Jason
Sgt. Chip Saunders
Vic Morrow
PFC Paul “Caje” Lemay
Pierre Jalbert
Pvt. William “Wildman” Kirby
Jack Hogan
Cpl. Littlejohn
Dick Peabody
Doc Walton
Steven Rogers (1)
Conlan Carter (2)
Pvt. Billy Nelson
Tom Lowell
Pvt Braddock
Shecky Greene
McCall
William Bryant
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