In this episode an Italian Commandant, Major Bonacelli, is coming to Stalag 13 to study the way which the Germans run their prison camps. However, Bonacelli is more interested in defecting to Switzerland that to continue in the Italian army under Nazi control.
When Bonacelli gets to camp he is basically disinterested. he is ready to leave the war and live near a lake over the border. With the Germans making Bonacelli eat things like sauerkraut, Lebeau makes some pizzas that gets Bonacelli to confess to Hogan his real desire about the war. The Allies could use Bonacelli as a contact to free the Italian people of Nazi rule plus give them vital information for an invasion.
There are many good moments in this episode. Hans Conried does an excellent job of playing the Italian Major that wants nothing but rest in an Swiss city. Mr Conried play his part to perfection as his wit and looks made the show that much more enjoyable. This episode had all the things that make for a great show. Great actors doing their part and great writing made for one of the better shows in the collection.
When Bonacelli gets to camp he is basically disinterested. he is ready to leave the war and live near a lake over the border. With the Germans making Bonacelli eat things like sauerkraut, Lebeau makes some pizzas that gets Bonacelli to confess to Hogan his real desire about the war. The Allies could use Bonacelli as a contact to free the Italian people of Nazi rule plus give them vital information for an invasion.
There are many good moments in this episode. Hans Conried does an excellent job of playing the Italian Major that wants nothing but rest in an Swiss city. Mr Conried play his part to perfection as his wit and looks made the show that much more enjoyable. This episode had all the things that make for a great show. Great actors doing their part and great writing made for one of the better shows in the collection.