COMBAT! s.2 ep.1: "The Bridge at Chalons" (1963)

[@LAWood-cp6oy]

Thanks to all those who made these episodes available to us on youtube. We cannot thank you enough.

[@kathymcmahon6582]

Yes, thank you so very much

[@panzerdeal8727]

Amen.

[@joycehauke6027]

My Dad and I watched Combat together. I was 8 when it came on in 63. Dad was Army n fought in the Pacific. His cousin fought the Germans. We have German family n Dad always said he was glad to be in the Pacific . Thanks for putting this on UTube.

[@keithlonghurst6572]

Great TV show I was born in 1965. Going to binge watch as much as I can. Thank you for posting!

[@treatzfortruckerz3913]

My dad was a ww2 veteran he passed away in 2003. He said that war was the most cruel and inhumane thing that mankind came up with. About 2 years before he died he told he was in a foxhole with a nother soldier. The soldier stuck his head up and got shot in the face and died. I can't imagine that I never served in the military. All veterans thank you for your service to this country .

[@pennymartin3821]

My Dad was in WW2 and as a little girl, I would sit in my Dad's lap and watch Combat on TV . it makes me miss my Dad even more. He died in 1996, he would have been 93. Love and miss ya Dad💝

[@charlessedlacek5754]

Props to your dad. My grandfather landed in France and with his fellow soldiers liberated buchenwald. He never talked about that, messed with his head according to my dad.

[@giljohnson2064]

Oooo h penny. How unfortunate that your dad is gone.my younger brother and I would watch combat. Them would go and play war with three other neighborhood friends and pretend that were like the platoon of combat.

[@coleparker]

As a kid I loved this series. Tried not to miss any episodes.

[@archstanton_live]

Sept '63 I was starting 4th grade. Anyone that was beginning to feel their testosterone would be talking about this in class on Wednesday morning.

[@coleparker]

@@archstanton_live I hear you. I was 10 years old when this episode was shown.

[@dindinprivate3477]

Definitely beats all of my favorite episodes till now! The tension is terrific, the problems to be solved above and beyond the normal strength of a man, the relationships complex and complicated by the personality conflicts... The Best!!

[@marcennis]

Thanks to KZbin for and or whomever is responsible for letting the public view this classic series. As a boy of 8 years old in 1963 I lived each week to watch these shows with my dad a WWII vet. WWII was only over 18 years before this show and many others aired to follow. A Hollywood twist on life of an Army Squad the stories are a poignant reminder of trials and tribulations during battle, as I look at this much differently now than I did 50 years ago. Thank you once again.

[@alejogarciajr022]

Now I'm 69 yrs old I'm 7 years old that time everyday I watvh combat I'm from Philippines 🇵🇭 💖 💓 💕 ♥ 💗 🇵🇭 💖 💓 💕 ♥

[@donaldpiper9763]

I’am 69 now also . I was 9 when this show started airing on television. All of us neighborhood boy’s would watch it every week and play army everyday after school .I grew up went too Vietnam in 71 ,reality is different from television . It’s still one of the best series ever produced .

[@manuelbermudez211]

I was 10 in 63 and all my cousins and school friends would watch it. Some with their dads some like me without. I used to see it with my grandma uncle and aunt. Sometimes my great grandfather would peek in.

[@bernardsmith9717]

I was in the first grade when I began watching Combat. I almost believe that I'm enjoying them as much today at 65!

[@jeffg1524]

To me this is still the best military series ever on TV.

[@nancyvandenboomen984]

Better than MASH, Hogan's heroes or McHale's Navy?

[@dindinprivate3477]

@@nancyvandenboomen984 VERY much so!

[@coleparker]

@@nancyvandenboomen984 I think so too. MASH became too preachy, while the other two are comedies.

[@magnumfour88]

Very good, but Tour of Duty is the all time best.

[@coleparker]

@@magnumfour88 That is just coming on the H&I station tonight. I have never seen it.

[@mccjoh1]

A great episode. A role that Marvin was born for. A great actor. BRUTAL COMBAT!!!...with some gritty scences by the river. COMBAT was by far the best war show ever on tv. Iv'e seen the entire 1st season again on u-tube, the first time in over 40 years, and it is timeless and great. A million thanks to GR (whoever you are ) and please keep these great posts coming. Many thanks again!!!

[@jeffdowler9130]

The ending was to good. Creaked me up. Glad I lived though this in the 63. I was 7yrs old and now 64yrs old and can't get enough. It reminds me of being a boss and the goof offs an the hot shots that work for me.

[@cdshull]

In the early/mid sixties there was nothing more fun for pre-teen boys than playing Army. There was no better TV show for those boys than Combat.

[@garyteague4480]

I remember loving to watch this in the evening with my dad and family. That’s been over 50 years ago

[@marivicdel03]

One of my favorite tv show when I was a little.Watching with my dad❤️

[@MrDidaxi]

52y old here. Those were the shows of our childhood. And this one in particular (COMBAT) carries an unmatchable heritage. Cheers.

[@herbmowat9063]

Combat was great to begin with top-notch story lines, but with Lee Marvin, this episode is my all time Combat favourite.

[@Davidraisedsimmentalcows.]

Remember the Combat programs , really well done with each show. Thank you for sharing these.

[@meriamhenry1275]

Yes we loved watching Combat. The stories and actors...even those kids they put on this series were very good...so we always enjoyed watching COMBAT! The best war tv series and thnx for having us watch again here in youtube. Bring back time.

[@kathleensmotherman6942]

Same here. We all gathered on a school night, Tuesday’s, as a family. Only exception to watching on school night. Great time for a family.

[@GAGE1959]

This show brings back so many memories of when i used to watch it with my father. 22 Years of military service. 1955-1977 Retired Master Sergeant

[@clevlandblock]

So many great guest stars in this series. I always liked the episode with James Coburn. It's interesting to watch how combat veteran Lee Marvin handles his Garand. Watch him do a chamber check at the 30:13 mark.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Muzzle disclipline, too.

[@rob3609]

At the end when he was telling his squad off was probably the most real thing I have seen and they all knew why to keep them alive. Really an act of love and respect

[@travismassman7951]

any show with Lee Marvin and vic morrow is definitely one to watch!

[@dindinprivate3477]

In spades!

[@bobsaturday4273]

thats Vic Morrow

[@artschamberg4470]

Not many know Lee was shot in his rear-end in ww2. His wallet may have saved his life. It was on display with other memerabeia after his death years later.

[@oldiesfreek]

hell yeah!

[@danrobinson572]

Watch the movie with Vic Morrow called the glass house. It’s really good.

[@foxeshole]

Just love the series. Thank thank you

[@avikingman1]

Man, i loved this show as a kid. watched it every week.

[@kevinennis488]

Vic Morrow took over and turned all his characters into real people so easily it made Saunders like an actual person who existed and it showed how well it helped is fellow actors to become the characters they played. From watching old talk shows and interviews many people who worked with him loved the help and his work ethics to make a great show!

[@kathymcmahon6582]

Vic s so missed

[@mikewalrus4763]

Funnily enough Saunders was a real person - maybe not with that name but most sergeants actually do "mother" their squad - not only is it their job but after a while he realises his experience is all most of them have -against both the enemy and his own side!

[@carypeabody5450]

I really love this show! The theme song with the explosions and the announcer with gravely voiced saying COMBAT! brings back a lot of good memories!

[@debbieryalls7660]

My dad and I used to watch this every week My dad was air forced This is one show that he would not miss seeing with me

[@davidroyer8973]

We all loved watching this with our dads! Mine was a Korean vet, and would explain things and clarify. Wish I could watch this with him, again!

[@strattuner]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE,me and my dad couldn't agree on much,but combat and have gun will travel,and we shared popcorn on this one,dad was there in this mess,1941-45,he was my hero,he died and then I found out he was,you just think you know people

[@stevend.bennett427]

Great show, acting, writing, theme song. I've remembered some episodes my whole life.

[@matrox]

How many people honestly can not help humming along with the theme song at the beginning and end?

[@jimmyb1559]

Great show. Was one of our favorites. Used to copy the way Vic Morrow would leave his chin strap loose when I wore my plastic helmet on the “battle field.” Anyone remember 12;00 High??

[@RichardJohnson-bb3ro]

12 o'clock high. Great show. Me and dad watched it on Sunday morning here in northeastern Ohio

[@barrynewman4456]

Use to watch with my dad ,WW11 3rd Canadian Infantry Division Rifleman.He would laugh and say "Sure glad they were on our side". RIP

[@johnrogan9420]

Just listen to me and do as I say...wow...combat...one amazing show!!!

[@muskiedave7197]

I remember watching this on TV as a kid in the 60's. Great.

[@finnmoonratzo3106]

I own the collection. Watch it all the time! One of THE best series! Lee Marvin! Combat vet! Morrow was awesome!

[@michaelsix9684]

great episode, Lee Marvin was superb

[@ropanueva]

Loved the show as a kid, still hooked on it now!

[@701CPD]

Mike, my Dad would occasionally watch "Combat!" with me, and he particularly liked Vic Morrow's Sgt. Saunders. He said he "always looked tired, dirty, and pissed- off. Like a real infantryman."

[@rebelwalzt]

With the walk like; My feet hurt but I'm still have to move.

[@nadarajah2468]

Sargent Saunders is tvs audie murphy no actor can play the role very well

[@tiredlawdog]

We're lucky, we get two episodes of Combat every Saturday night. Watched this when I was a teen ager.

[@chriswhite8676]

Vic Morrow and Lee Marvin , what a great pair of actors !

[@speedracer1945]

The testosterone between the two is heavy.

[@psilvakimo]

Except Lee Marvin was a real combat veteran in the Pacific. He was wounded in action in Saipan.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@@psilvakimo Having been born in 1929, Vic Morrow was too young for war service. He served in the Navy, just after The War.

[@РасимХалилов-м2н]

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[@williamjones6276]

"Combat" had one of the most catchiest opening themes in television history.

[@rowdycallahan9935]

Who doesn't love Lee Marvin! A true WWII vet wounded (in the Ass) in the pacific! He told the story himself many times he was a grunt who disliked the Brass! RIP Lee

[@vincentcarnemella]

THE. WOODSTOCK. N.Y. DRUNK !!!!!

[@pclayton5063]

I don't think I've watched an episode of Combat in 50 years. Still one of the best.

[@speedracer1945]

I must thank the guy who posting these for us to view . It brings in new fans along with the ones who been with the show all along .

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Dan Reese and I'm finding episodes that I've never seen.

[@timcreason8662]

Thank you my pal long time no see thanks

[@raykisner8538]

same here there still episodes I never seen. a rare one with Lee Marvin.

[@speedracer1945]

@@raykisner8538 Back then , they filmed like 30 or so episodes a year compared to 6 -12 now .

[@JohnW1711stock]

Mom said get your home work done, and get your bath if you want to watch Combat. LOL Those were the days.

[@701CPD]

Holy moly - did we have the same mother? Mine (and Dad) gave the same orders - homework done, bath done, ready for bed when "Combat!" ended at 8:30. Those were the days!

[@MikeKauaiHawaii]

@@701CPD My best friends were twins, sons of a former Luftwaffe mechanic Sergeant, living in Toronto in 1964. The boys and I used to watch Combat and they would translate the german parts. My dad used to dislike the boys because of their dad, but they were great guys. Hard for my dad's generation who were all present when the war was going on. Their dad was a quiet hard-working man, happy to have survived the war.

[@johnmcdonald9304]

John W 1711 Stock. Yeah they were. I never missed an episode as a kid. Loved this show.

[@jimmyb1559]

John W 1711 Stock You really hit it right on the head! I can still hear my mom saying it. Get your bath and (fill in the blank here) 😂

[@williamwyckoff3963]

Well that's the Honest truth mom always told me the same identicle thing!

[@CaptainQueue]

Really innovative series experimenting with full length movie techniques of hand-held cameras, low-angle closeups. Many of the episodes are very good morality plays, well written and usually well acted particularly by big name guest stars. Vic Morrow really developed his character.

[@denisehorner8448]

Sure did!

[@edoedo8686]

Yes...I thought Twilight Zone was it...but this show was just as innovative...

[@kathymcmahon6582]

What a hunk of a man!!!

[@kamuelalee]

Great show with two of the greats: Marvin and Morrow.

[@manuelbermudez211]

Yeah Twilight Zone was also great. Outer Limits and then the Flintstones and then the Jetsons. But I don’t have my flying car that folds up into an attaché case 😢. Just sayin …

[@4700_Dk]

I can still remember watching this almost 50 years ago as a 9 year old. Simpler times.

[@josephweaver5385]

Better times. Because Dad was always there!

[@darrenblaszka4438]

Life is better in a bubble, right Bub?

[@kkampy4052]

My dad was in France, Belgium and Germany. I remember watching Combat! with him but i was too young to ask the questions I should have ask.

[@josephweaver5385]

He probably would not have talked about it at all. They rarely did!

[@gene19431]

Lee Marvin always did a good job in all his parts thanks to the screen writers. Thanks for the up loads.

[@jimrosson5697]

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[@GeneRogers-xl9um]

And the fact he was a WW2 war veteran.

[@avikingman1]

When I enlisted at 18, I chose the Army. i think shows like this made me want to be a soldier.

[@shadowwolf7622]

Same here. My parents wouldn't sign.for me when I was 17. So I enlisted in an Army Field Artillery unit 3 weeks after my 18th birthday. I finished up my senior year-then headed out for basic and AIT.

[@rebelwalzt]

Me too. I was 17. Mom signed. The US Army Field Artillery too in 1978. I decided not to join the infantry when the recruiter mentioned, "Never have to walk. Always get hot chow. And always have a dry place to sleep.

[@semperfi1723]

Lee Marvin was a WWII combat veteran. He chose the Marine Corps and was wounded on Saipan.

[@miltonhollis703]

@@shadowwolf7622 Seriously you might get tired 😫 of hearing this!! BUT I think you for your HONABLE SERVICE SIR....you as a individual what makes America 🇺🇸 👍

[@shadowwolf7622]

@@miltonhollis703 I do thank you for the thanks .But it was an honor to serve.

[@lynnesaginaw8061]

Extraordinary Lee Marvin was half of two of the best television episodes ever; this one, and the Bonanza episode "The Crucible" (title?). Vic Morrow and Pernell Roberts were two fine actors at the top of their games, because with Lee Marvin around, you had to be.

[@fernandochiarelli]

I really remember when I was a little boy in Brazil, watching Combat; nothing about films, never brings really emotion like that.Together ..Forever..Imortal...

[@karencupples1339]

Thank you for posting the best show ever, Combat, power packed with life lessons and illustrated sermons to inspire us on ward and to not give up in these perilous times.

[@robertnegron9706]

Lee Marvin. Ww2 marine vet. Purple Heart in Saipan. Great actor.

[@mbabist01]

Sargent Saunders, the Lieutenant, Kirby Joe, Little John, Doc - man, does this bring back childhood memories!

[@AlexyCasilla]

Buena serie

[@dalecomixcollectibles137]

45:10, yep, he's a mother hen alright. Lee and Vic....what a pair. Loved this show as a kid and still do. Thanks for posting, GR1.

[@itsgleneaton4883]

I remember when the TV was the only viewing tool and if there was a show you wanted to watch you had to wait until it comes back on again. So all the time go excitement waiting for the show to come on I’m playing around with friends with that on the back of my mind. This creates a lot of hours of excitement and add that up in one year. Rather then spending hours looking for something interesting or just pulling up what you want instantly.

[@alancorrea9161]

My son and I use to watch Combat together when he was young . I sure miss those days.

[@susanthompson2278]

Watched this when I in the military and still watching it 😮 on tv 😊

[@mdmmysocialmedia254]

Combat is a timeless artful period piece of artistic works. Combat is a Classic.

[@DavidGurneyCow]

My Dad graduated from West Point in 1954 and we watched this show together in the 1960s. After 28 years in the Marine Corps, the show makes me smile, as the names and music remind me of a fascinatingly austere time. Germany never looked so much like Thousand Oaks California!

[@stevenwiggins5285]

Thank you for Combat! I watched every one since High School!! You did a great job!

[@Liberatus]

Sgt Saunders " telling off" of the squad at the end was my favourite part..

[@danrobinson572]

Yeah that was perfect ending. But Saunders never got the silver star ⭐️

[@Johnnycdrums]

I wonder if the French eventually rebuilt that bridge.

[@jameshoran8]

Vic's great acting convinced one that it was actually a comedy bit the way he was ripping the guys. If he had been serious he wouldn't have sounded that way. I just know his character for watching him for so many years. He never yelled at Caje.

[@direwolf6234]

@@jameshoran8 what's to yell about he was the best point man plus knew the lingo...

[@LeeGordonSeebach]

I love how Saunders chews them out at the end. 😂

[@jeffdowler9130]

Great episode and great ending. Saunders riming his squads ass out in the end is so hilarious. And they had it coming.

[@b.terenceharwick3222]

Hate and Fear -- closely intertwined (and relevant wherever there are human beings) As Sgt. Saunders insightfully points out in this real life story of masqueraded strength in human conflict. A universal insight as relevant today, as any person with the real strength Vic Morrow's character knows in their bones, and so exhibits in real life.

[@jayrosen6663]

By far the best TV series about our forces, along with our Allies, making it through the brutal fighting in France during WW2!! Superb acting by the regular, guest stars, excellent writing, directing, and good special effects for that time!! Many thanks to all our veterans for past, and present sacrifices!!

[@johnrogan9420]

One amazing episode!

[@walterbances3681]

Thank you very much for such as wonderful TV program. My dad used watch and me too. now I can do it again. Thanks.

[@scoutfinch7727]

+Scott Bromberg Saw an interview with Pierre Jalbert (Caje) not long ago. He still looked the same in his WAYYY late 80s (except for the gorgeous white hair) lol He died in 2014 RIP CAJE Paul LeMay

[@garymorgan1356]

@Scott Bromberg GOD BLESS YOUR DAD YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO STILL HAVE HIM.

[@davidscott3820]

My uncle, a ww2 infantry vet of France and the bulge loved this show. I think some of the writers were veterans.

[@darkmossie633]

so sad Vic Morrow died so young-he had so much more to give as the great actor he was RIP VIC

[@danrobinson572]

And they way he died was terrible.

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[@willdrucker4291]

I remember my dad, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, telling me about this episode...”Lee Marvin, United States Marine Corps....won the Purple Heart...shot in the ass at the Battle of Saipan”.....he loved this show AND especially, this episode...me too...

[@edoedo8686]

My uncle Frank El Vato Loco was a machine-gunner in the Korean War. He loved watching this show...he would tell me his squad stories during the commercials...

[@goplad1]

Kirby, Little John, and Cage were shot up multiple times in former episodes yet not one of them bears any scars. The miracle of TV healing!!

[@tonyladokguy8985]

Saunders also. And not a Purple Heart to be seen.

[@LA90004]

Hard to believe this was a weekly TV show episode; it was more like a feature film. This is a great episode; maybe the best one in the series.

[@donniemayer]

Lee Marvin was a super hard ass in this one; been watching this TV show since 1962.

[@elvicare35]

Audie Murphy playing himself in To hell and Back is my favorite war movie.Lee Marvin is really great.

[@danrobinson572]

Audie had bad nightmares from his time in the war . And turned to booze and drugs.

[@kayb.179]

The soundtrack is so thoughtfully done and expressive. There's an element of regret and loss when Sarge blows up the bridge, killing the two German soldiers standing on it. He does what he has to do -- but you can hear the pain of having to make those choices expressed in the music. It's never easy; never black and white. So well done.

[@jimmyb1559]

Me and my brothers used to lay on the living room floor and watch this together. Then go out and play “war” in the backyard and surrounding neighborhoods. If you got shot and “killed” you had to stay down for 30 seconds - and had to count up to 30 out loud to make sure you weren’t cheating! What a wonderful world. Miss it!

[@denisehorner8448]

My brother used to lay on the living room floor and we'd watch Combat! as a family of four on our B & W TV. I'd get so excited in the story that I'd rock over his left leg in my green rocker. I was five/six at the time but I understood the stories and loved Doc2.

[@paulredinger420]

We did too, but we used BB guns but you could only pump them to 5. Like that happened. How lucky where our dumb asses?

[@richardwhite9975]

Us also, there was always a hill to roll down if you got shot, dirt clods for grenades, making gun noises, those were the days...can't do that now wouldn't be PC

[@donfeeney6153]

@@richardwhite9975 Yeah, you could. You just couldn't get any kids interested in it. Stop acting so wounded.

[@robertmanley2198]

@@richardwhite9975 We had little army men the Americans were green, Germans Gray and Japanese Brown, we would blow them up with firecrackers and set them on fire with glue, (toxic of course).

[@philbrown6787]

I darn near teared up there at the endGreatest show ever!

[@mikesnyder1788]

Agreed! Saw this series back in the day and I was surprised how good it still looks! Great acting for TV and some compelling story lines!

[@garryspence9438]

Wow, a favorite TV show from the 1960's , after which me and my buddies would go back the woods and play Combat. we'd give ourselves the names of the characters Sarge, Cage, kerby, etc. At the time I didn't realize approximately ten years later I'd find myself in Vietnam and playtime was over !

[@amazedoncemore4079]

Great show.loved it then. Love it now. I recall another war show that came after combat, don't recall the name, but it wasn't anywhere as good as combat. Watching old episodes from year to year reminded me of something I thought very interesting and I don't recall ever seeing it happen again in a series and that was in season one going from "starring Vic Morrow and Rick Jason" to season two and now starring "Rick Jason and Vic Morrow.

[@dindinprivate3477]

Originally Rick Jason was meant to be the star, but very soon the audience made that impossible. Rick and Vic then shared the top spot equally. Some episoded begin Rick Jason, Vick Morrow, others the opposite. No 'and' involved.

[@baronhyatt6729]

I used to watch this TV series when I was a kid and my grandma's house in Venice Florida at 12 on Saturdays and then afterwards I would watch Creature Feature boy when I give to be a kid now 56 years old a combat vet United States Marine Corps God bless all of you motherfukers

[@kathymcmahon6582]

Watch your mouth

[@TWS-pd5dc]

Lee Marvin at that point in his career did not do television shows much as he was much in demand in motion pictures. But he said he did Combat because he wanted to work with Vic Morrow. They played off each other very well. Although another later episode, The Linesman with Jack Lord used the same basic plot device i.e. fellow non-com specialist has contempt for Saunders and his squad. But the acting makes is worthwhile.

[@nancycalhoun3702]

Jack Lord didn't like Vic Morrow much. Why they allowed Lord on this show is beyond me.

[@TWS-pd5dc]

Both Lord and Morrow were tough for directors/producers to deal with. Very strong personalities. Lord and Morrow apparently got into a real row while filming God's Little Acre. But perhaps by the time they did Combat! they had gotten past it, both professionals. And both very good, dominant actors, so it's natural they would be on this show. BTW a friend of mine knew somone whose sister dated Vic Morrow back when he was just starting out as an actor. He said "If that guy Vic ever smiled his face would fall apart!". Very intense guy, even before he hit stardom! But, his legacy on this show lives on.

[@toneman335]

I remember watching this show when I was around 10 years old.

[@Ford2018]

This is perhaps one of the best episodes I remembered watching as a kid, starring Lee Marvin. I actually own this one on VHS tape, but haven’t watched in at least ten years (did I mention VHS?). Vic Morrow portrayed the best Sergeant that I could have imagined to lead a WWII squad in the European theater.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

Todd Becker "Perhaps"? "One of"? Sure you don't want to add some more qualifiers? "Possibly"? "Arguably"?

[@albinmoore7214]

Just watch how Lee Marvin handles his M-1. Naturally just like he did in the Pacific as a Marine. Love ya Lee.

[@unitedwestand5100]

Lee Marvin fought in one battle as a PFC, (E2) Marine. (Saipan) He was shot in the buttocks, and the foot. Hospitalized for over a year, and then medically discharged, for damage to his sciatic nerve. His medals consisted of a purple heart, a pacific campaign medal, a Battle of Saipan Medal, and a Pacific War Victory Medal. (That's all.) A PFC, (E2) in the USMC is a Private in the Army... He wasn't the hero you, and Hollywood, want to make of him. In fact, some tales he told on The Tonight Show, to Johnny Carson, were proven untrue, and became very controversial.

[@nstix2009xitsn]

@@unitedwestand5100 Lee Marvin flunked his service physical, the first time around, but found a way in, the second time around. What "tales he told ... were proven untrue"? Be very specific.

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@nstix2009xitsn ,. I just told you the extent of his service record. Anything else he said was BS. Like the story he told on Johnny Carson about fighting on Iwo Jima...

[@paulsuprono7225]

I was but a kid, when this show aired. One of the first serial shows, I watched. Lasie . . . was my first !

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Through personality conflicts and adversity Sergeant Saunders remains one cool customer. He remains mission-focused no matter what the difficulty. That's the mark of a mature NCO

[@psilvakimo]

I used to love watching "Combat" with my dad when I was a teenager. My dad's work assignment changed so that he would be away on weekdays. My two younger brothers insisted on watching "Daktari" instead. My older brother intimidated me out of my choice. When my dad (the rule maker of the house) returned for the weekend I told him what happened. He got furious and declared: "Paul is going to watch Combat while I am away". And that was that! I got my way! Thanks dad (RIP).

[@kathymcmahon6582]

Yeah dad

[@strattuner]

I may have to put him in for a silver star,yeah to go with his other ribbons,saunders carries his own weight,and then some,THE GREAT VIC MORROW ACTING WITH LEE MARVIN,damn what a show

[@bogipepper]

I fell for this as a kid, O boy.

[@mishawakapost2681]

Again, excellent timing with the big boom. Rance Howard had a small part in this. He is the father of Ron and Clint and the grandfather of Bryce.

[@choward5430]

When I was a kid, this was my favorite show. All I wanted was Army men, tanks, and guns. And a Schwinn Bike. I never got any of them!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

This was my favorite TV show as a kid in the 60s. I played Combat in the backyard. I wanted a Thompson machine gun so badly. Here is some Combat truvia. Sarge's Thompson was actually made of wood because the real one was too heavy.

[@shawn78789]

One of the top 10 Combat episodes IMHO, different.

[@johnwhite6005]

Yes Great days to watch when you could.

[@JamesJohnson-qm6gh]

Saunders always tells Gage to take the point. That is the most dangerous position in the squad and where you need your best soldier.