Episodes
1. The Gallant Men
October 5, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
William Windom, Bill Quinn
2. Retreat to Concord
October 12, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Peter Breck, Iphigenie Castiglioni
3. And Cain Cried Out
October 19, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
John A. Alonzo, Tom Gilson, Robert Conrad
6. Lesson for a Lover
November 9, 1962
60 min
Guest Stars:
John van Dreelen, Dennis Cross, Marianna Hill
9. Fury in a Quiet Village
November 30, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Malachi Throne
10. Signals for an End Run
December 7, 1962
60 min
Guest Stars:
John Karlen, Rodolfo Acosta, Eduardo Ciannelli, Mala Powers
11. Robertino
December 14, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Renzo Cesana
12. Advance and Be Recognized
December 29, 1962
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Terry Becker, Larry D. Mann, Del Monroe
15. The Dogs of War
January 19, 1963
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Guy Stockwell, Dianne Foster
18. Next of Kin
February 9, 1963
60 min
Guest Stars:
Victoria Vetri, Al Lettieri, Stanley Adams, Doris Dowling
19. Operation Secret
February 16, 1963
60 min
Guest Stars:
George Gaynes, Albert Paulsen, Tommy Farrell, Vito Scotti
20. The Warriors
February 23, 1963
60 min
Guest Stars:
James Best, Adam Williams, James Doohan, Med Flory
22. Ol´ Buddy
March 9, 1963
60 min
Guest Stars:
Ed Gilbert, Sheldon Allman, Booth Colman, Kevin Hagen
23. A Taste of Peace
March 16, 1963
60 min
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!
Guest Stars:
DeForest Kelley, Julie Adams, Harlan Warde
25. Tommy
March 30, 1963
60 min
Guest Stars:
Dorothy Provine, Don Matheson, George O'Hanlon, Francine York