The Gallant Men - Season 1
1 - The Gallant Men
Air Date: October 5, 1962
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.
2 - Retreat to Concord
Air Date: October 12, 1962
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.
3 - And Cain Cried Out
Air Date: October 19, 1962
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.
4 - The Ninety-Eight Cent Man
Air Date: October 26, 1962
5 - One Moderately Peaceful Sunday
Air Date: November 2, 1962
6 - Lesson for a Lover
Air Date: November 9, 1962
7 - And the End of Evil Things
Air Date: November 16, 1962
8 - Some Tears Fall Dry
Air Date: November 23, 1962
9 - Fury in a Quiet Village
Air Date: November 30, 1962
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.
10 - Signals for an End Run
Air Date: December 7, 1962
11 - Robertino
Air Date: December 14, 1962
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.
12 - Advance and Be Recognized
Air Date: December 29, 1962
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.
13 - To Hold Up a Mirror
Air Date: January 5, 1963
14 - Boast Not of Tomorrow
Air Date: January 12, 1963
15 - The Dogs of War
Air Date: January 19, 1963
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.
16 - The Bridge
Air Date: January 26, 1963
17 - The Leathernecks
Air Date: February 2, 1963
18 - Next of Kin
Air Date: February 9, 1963
19 - Operation Secret
Air Date: February 16, 1963
20 - The Warriors
Air Date: February 23, 1963
21 - One Puka Puka
Air Date: March 2, 1963
22 - Ol´ Buddy
Air Date: March 9, 1963
23 - A Taste of Peace
Air Date: March 16, 1963
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!
24 - The Crucible
Air Date: March 23, 1963
25 - Tommy
Air Date: March 30, 1963
26 - A Place to Die
Air Date: June 1, 1963