:04:01
- What are you trying to say, George?
- Paul...
:04:04
the talk is that you are being
considered for the 12th Corps.
:04:07
- The 12th Corps?
- Yes, and with that, another star.
:04:10
I've pushed it all I can. They need a
fighting general and you're overdue a star.
:04:15
Your record is good enough
for you to refuse this assignment
:04:18
on the grounds you've stated.
:04:20
No one would question your opinion.
They'd get someone else to do the job.
:04:24
So you shouldn't let this
influence your opinion, Paul.
:04:30
- Oh, I'm sorry. Have a cognac?
- No, thanks. Not before dinner.
:04:37
George, I'm responsible
for the lives of 8,000 men.
:04:42
What is my ambition against that?
:04:44
What is my reputation
in comparison to that?
:04:48
My men come first of all, George,
:04:50
- and those men know it, too.
- I know that they do.
:04:52
- They know I would never let them down.
- That goes without saying.
:04:57
The life of one soldier means more to me
than all the stars and honours in France.
:05:03
So...
:05:05
you think this attack is beyond
the ability of your men at this time?
:05:09
I didn't say that, George.
:05:12
Nothing is beyond those men
once their fighting spirit is aroused.
:05:16
I won't push you
if you think it's ill-advised.
:05:18
Don't worry, George.
You couldn't do that if you tried.
:05:23
Of course, artillery would
make an enormous difference.
:05:26
- What artillery support can you give me?
- I'll see.
:05:29
- What about replacements?
- We'll see,
:05:31
but I feel sure you can get along
with what you have.
:05:34
- We might just do it.
- I knew that I was right to come to you.
:05:39
You are the man to take the Ant Hill.
Now, as for that star...
:05:42
That had nothing to do with my decision.
:05:44
- If anything, it'd sway me the other way.
- I realise that perfectly.
:05:48
- Now, when do you see this coming off?
- No later than the day after tomorrow.
:05:52
We just might do it.