The Gallant Men
★ 8 · 1962 · 60m · War & Politics
The Gallant Men is a 1962–1963 ABC television series which depicted an infantry company of American soldiers fighting their way through Italy in World War II.
Episodes
8. Some Tears Fall Dry60m · ▶9. Fury in a Quiet Village60m · When the company arrives in a quiet village recently evacuated by the Germans, they are not welcomed by the town's inhabitants. Things become more complicated when they learn that a few Germans stayed behind in the village and are holding the village's children hostage. Captain Benedict must decide whether to gamble the lives of the children.▶10. Signals for an End Run60m · ▶11. Robertino60m · Lucavich saves a boy's life when he is caught stealing food. The boy becomes attached to Lucavich and refuses to leave Lucavich until he is accused of stealing again, from Lucavich. Things are complicated when the boy runs into the German Lines.▶12. Advance and Be Recognized60m · D'Angelo falls in love while on leave and gets involved with battle area racketeers. Things are complicated when an old acquaintance joins the company.▶13. To Hold Up a Mirror60m · ▶14. Boast Not of Tomorrow60m · ▶15. The Dogs of War60m · Lucavich and Hanson find a stray dog, while German soldiers attempt to infiltrate the American lines. Also, Captain Benedict meets a beautiful Countess that may be working for the other side.▶16. The Bridge60m · ▶17. The Leathernecks60m · ▶18. Next of Kin60m · ▶19. Operation Secret60m · ▶20. The Warriors60m · ▶21. One Puka Puka60m · ▶22. Ol´ Buddy60m · ▶23. A Taste of Peace60m · Captain Benedict gets a look at another side of the war after being wounded in combat. When he meets a beautiful Captain working with the Allied Military Government, he is faced with a difficult choice: Transfer to work with the Allied Military Government or return to his Company!▶24. The Crucible60m · ▶25. Tommy60m · ▶26. A Place to Die60m · More Like This
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