Jim Thompson

General Broulard attempts to persuade Colonel Dax to lead his division in a seemingly impossible attack on a German stronghold known as the 'Ant Hill'. Broulard uses a combination of flattery, veiled threats, and the promise of a promotion to manipulate Dax into accepting the suicidal mission, while Dax grapples with his responsibility to his men.

Colonel Dax is ordered by General Mireau to lead his regiment in a suicidal assault on a German stronghold known as 'The Ant Hill.' Dax attempts to reason with Mireau about the impossible odds and the certain death of his men, leading to a tense confrontation about duty, patriotism, and the value of human lives in wartime.

A corporal confronts his lieutenant, accusing him of cowardice and murder during a patrol. The lieutenant attempts to intimidate the corporal with threats of insubordination charges, but the corporal retaliates with his own accusations, leading to a tense standoff over whose word will be believed.

While hiding out, Doc and Carol confront the emotional distance between them and decide to commit to their escape to Mexico together.

Doc McCoy meets with the corrupt Beynon to deliver stolen money, but tensions rise as Beynon reveals a deeper connection to Doc's wife.