This is a typical Rat Patrol outing with explosions, lots of gunfire, and crazy driving. I even like the dirt on the camera lens as the jeeps drive away after kidnapping the German officer early in the episode. I loved this show as a kid, and I can still see why. It is fast paced action without a great deal of moralizing or deep dialogue.
Of course, the Germans are the worst shots ever and it is clear now that the show ran out of plots by the end of the first year but that's okay. A redeeming factor was German Captain Dietrich had a sense of honor and Hans Gudegast, now Eric Braeden, was an excellent choice to portray him.
In this outing, the Germans have a wounded Moffitt and Troy grabs a German to exchange for him. Unfortunately, this officer gets the jump on our boys and they have to kill him. Now there is nobody to trade. Troy dresses as the German and the exchange goes forward. The guys rescue Moffitt and, after a brief gunfight in the middle of a smoke screen they make their escape. The last scene is Moffitt in the hospital with a pretty nurse.
Much Like Sgt Saunders, the Rats all recover quickly from their wounds and the gang will be back at it soon. Good episode for fans but if you hate the Rat Patrol, this episode has plenty to point to as proof of your disdain. I like it as a guilty pleasure,
PS Is that the Hogan's Heroes watch tower with searchlight in the opening fight? I think so.
Of course, the Germans are the worst shots ever and it is clear now that the show ran out of plots by the end of the first year but that's okay. A redeeming factor was German Captain Dietrich had a sense of honor and Hans Gudegast, now Eric Braeden, was an excellent choice to portray him.
In this outing, the Germans have a wounded Moffitt and Troy grabs a German to exchange for him. Unfortunately, this officer gets the jump on our boys and they have to kill him. Now there is nobody to trade. Troy dresses as the German and the exchange goes forward. The guys rescue Moffitt and, after a brief gunfight in the middle of a smoke screen they make their escape. The last scene is Moffitt in the hospital with a pretty nurse.
Much Like Sgt Saunders, the Rats all recover quickly from their wounds and the gang will be back at it soon. Good episode for fans but if you hate the Rat Patrol, this episode has plenty to point to as proof of your disdain. I like it as a guilty pleasure,
PS Is that the Hogan's Heroes watch tower with searchlight in the opening fight? I think so.
