:22:03
I'll make it read
that you made your way back
:22:05
after getting separated in the skirmish.
:22:07
- That'll end the matter...
- You killed Lejeune.
:22:10
I'm sorry. It was an accident.
:22:12
I'd give anything in the world
if it hadn't had happened.
:22:15
Honestly, I know you don't like me, but
what kind of a man do you think I am?
:22:21
- Oh, good morning, Colonel.
- At ease, men.
:22:24
- I've been waiting for your report.
- We found out a thing or two.
:22:27
- Everything go well?
- No, sir. Private Lejeune was killed.
:22:31
- How did it happen?
- It's in the report.
:22:33
- Let's have it.
- It isn't quite finished yet, sir.
:22:36
That's all, Corporal. You did
a good night's work. Should feel proud.
:22:40
- Go get some sleep.
- Yes, sir.
:22:47
- How did you lose Lejeune?
- Machine-gun fire, sir.
:22:50
He coughed. Almost got us all killed.
:22:54
Finish that report
and get it to me immediately.
:22:57
Yes, sir.
:23:03
The artillery starts at 05 15.
:23:06
The 1st Battalion will move out at 0530.
:23:10
When the leading elements have cleared
the German wires, the second wave -
:23:14
the 2nd and 3rd Battalions minus
two companies in reserve - will move out,
:23:18
in no case later than 0540.
:23:22
That's it, gentlemen.
Are there any questions?
:23:25
Sir, is 15 minutes of artillery
preparation all that we can expect?
:23:30
The feeling is that any more than that will
give them too much time to get organised.
:23:34
What's weather supposed
to be like tomorrow, sir?
:23:37
- Too good.
- No chance of rain or fog?
:23:42
The forecast is for sun all day.
:23:45
lf... Perhaps I should say
when we take the Ant Hill,
:23:49
how long do we have to hold it
before we can expect any support?
:23:52
General Mireau, who will be
personally observing the attack,
:23:56
has promised support from
the 72nd by sundown tomorrow,
:23:59
which means, of course,
that we'll have to hold all day.