:53:02
I'm sure they'll be
both pleased and delighted.
:53:05
And I shall ask them to make
their decision promptly.
:53:08
Thank you.
:53:10
I'd like to return to my command
as soon as possible.
:53:13
For 40 years,
I've held a firm conviction...
:53:16
that a commander's place
is at the scene of the battle.
:53:19
I agree with you
entirely, Douglas.
:53:21
That is why I am here.
:53:32
"Southwest Pacific forces...
:53:35
"to invade Leyte.
:53:39
Target date
advanced to 20 October. "
:53:43
Hot damn, we got it!
:53:46
This'll make
the old man happy.
:53:48
He'll be returning to the Philippines two months
earlier than he expected.
:53:51
Sergeant, I want you to get this
out immediately, if not sooner,
:53:53
to all top command
headquarters.
:54:33
Good morning, sir.
Good morning, General.
:54:35
Earplugs, sir.
Thank you.
:54:39
Good morning, Mr. President.
Good morning, General.
:54:43
President Osmeña, earplugs
for your ears. Thank you.