:41:01
That's why he picked me.
:41:02
I understand your feelings, but that
has nothing to do with these charges.
:41:06
- Don't you believe me, sir?
- Yes, I do.
:41:09
But who else will?
You've got no witnesses.
:41:12
Besides, such charges against an officer
would only antagonise the court.
:41:16
When this is over, I'm going
into the story of that patrol again.
:41:20
Sir, in my case, Captain Renoir
had the sergeant draw lots.
:41:23
I was picked purely by chance.
:41:26
You're lucky. Look at me.
:41:28
I was just picked because Captain Sancy
said I was a social undesirable.
:41:32
Me, a social undesirable.
:41:35
- I didn't act like a coward!
- Neither did I!
:41:37
Gentlemen, you must understand that
the reason you were picked is immaterial.
:41:41
Whatever the reason,
you're on trial for your lives.
:41:48
Stick to the stories you've told me. Don't
let the prosecutor shake you out of it.
:41:53
You'll be soldiers in
the presence of superior officers,
:41:57
so act like what you are - soldiers.
:42:00
And brave ones at that.
:42:03
I've been in the room you'll be in.
The sun will be in your faces,
:42:06
so don't let it seem as if you're dropping
your eyes in a hangdog manner.
:42:11
When you speak,
look the judges in the eye.
:42:14
Don't whine, plead or
make speeches - that's my job.
:42:17
Simple statements - short, but make them
so they can be heard all over the room.
:42:21
Try not to repeat yourselves.
I'll do that for you when I sum up.
:42:25
We haven't much time. The court martial
is in an hour and I've got notes to look at.
:42:31
Good luck.
:42:33
Thank you, sir.