1:06:02
...where you can't find what you need.
1:06:04
-There's the challenge.
-l beg your pardon, sir.
1:06:07
You really want them
to build the bridge?
1:06:10
You're not usually
so slow in the uptake.
1:06:13
l know our men.
You've got to keep them occupied.
1:06:16
If there weren't any work,
we'd invent some.
1:06:19
-That we would, sir.
-So we're lucky.
1:06:22
But it's going to be a proper bridge.
1:06:25
Here again I know the men.
1:06:27
It's essential that they
take pride in their job.
1:06:30
-Right, men?
-Yes, sir.
1:06:32
Reeves, you're
the key man here as engineer.
1:06:35
Tell me what you want and we'll
get it. Can we make a go of it?
1:06:39
-We'll do out best, sir.
-Fine.
1:06:42
We must draw up our plans...
1:06:45
...then arrange a conference
with Saito...
1:06:48
...and set him straight.
1:06:55
That takes care of all
the procedural matters.
1:07:00
Oh, yes.
1:07:01
The next point is unpleasant
for all concerned, I'm afraid.
1:07:06
Sorry to say, the position
of the bridge was fixed hastily...
1:07:09
...and, I have to add, incorrectly.
1:07:14
Incorrectly?
1:07:15
Unfortunately, yes.
1:07:17
Our engineer has made
a study of the site...
1:07:20
...and decided that the river bottom
there is too soft.
1:07:24
Too soft?
1:07:25
Mud! All the work
has been useless.
1:07:28
-Reeves, will you carry on?
-Yes, sir.
1:07:29
-Reeves, will you carry on?
-Yes, sir.
1:07:31
Those piles of yours could be hammered
below water level before they'd hold.
1:07:36
It would collapse
under the first train.
1:07:39
The pressure and soil resistance
figures in tons per square inch.
1:07:43
Reeves, before you get too involved....
Colonel, could we have a cup of tea?