VIc is wounded and finds himself in a German field hospital, where he's able to impersonate being a shell shocked (unable to speak) German soldier. Plenty of suspense is generated as he teams up with a POW to try to escape from the Germans on a transport train and eventually get back to American lines.
It's an exciting episode that gives Vic a chance to excell without the usual comrades surrounding him. Somewhat farfetched script is carried by Vic's believable performance. And the clash of personalities between "old pro" soldier Vic and the raw recruit POW provides a well-written subplot. There's an interesting change in perspective when Vic is pinned down with a friendly German soldier who is fighting against American troops. Ending the segment with surprising poignancy.
It's an exciting episode that gives Vic a chance to excell without the usual comrades surrounding him. Somewhat farfetched script is carried by Vic's believable performance. And the clash of personalities between "old pro" soldier Vic and the raw recruit POW provides a well-written subplot. There's an interesting change in perspective when Vic is pinned down with a friendly German soldier who is fighting against American troops. Ending the segment with surprising poignancy.