:19:00
We'd send over a 75mm shell,
the krauts would return an 88.
:19:04
Their tanks are diesels.
:19:06
Even when we managed to hit one
they kept on running. Our tanks. . . .
:19:12
The men call them
"Purple Heart boxes. "
:19:14
One hot piece of shrapnel
and the gasoline explodes.
:19:16
I warned them about the tank.
:19:18
I taIked to one of the
soldiers about the half-tracks.
:19:21
I asked them if the machine-gun
bullets pierced the armor.
:19:24
And he said, "No, sir.
:19:26
They just come through one side
and rattle around a bit. "
:19:30
I understand they had a little trouble
coordinating the air cover.
:19:34
The trouble was no air cover.
:19:35
-General Smith on the line, sir.
-Excuse me, Brad.
:19:44
Bedell?
:19:46
Listen, I'm calling about Bradley
and his job here.
:19:50
I need a good number-two man, I want
to make Brad my deputy commander.
:19:56
You clear it with Ike?
:19:59
All right, thanks, Bedell.
:20:01
Now you're not spying for Eisenhower
anymore, you're working for me.
:20:05
-Okay?
-Fine, okay.
:20:07
Dick. You got those stars?
:20:11
-Yes, sir.
-Let's get them on.
:20:25
What's the matter, Brad?
I've been nominated by the president.
:20:28
I know, but it doesn't become official
until it's approved by the Senate.
:20:33
Well. . .
:20:35
. . .they have their schedule
and I have mine.
:20:42
George. . .
:20:45
. . .if you were named admiral
of the Turkish Navy. . .
:20:48
. . .I believe your aides could dip
into their haversacks. . .
:20:50
. . .and come up with the appropriate
badge of rank.
:20:53
Anyway, congratulations.
Premature congratulations.
:20:58
You know. . . .