1:49:00
but the war
hasn't been won.
1:49:02
The battle lines roll
up and down, up and down.
1:49:06
Victory nowhere in sight.
1:49:10
This isn't war.
It's half war.
1:49:13
It's an immoral compromise
with evil.
1:49:19
There's more than dust
settling in Korea, Sid.
1:49:23
It's American blood.
1:49:25
Yes, sir.
1:49:28
Oh, the head of the United Kingdom
mission wants an appointment with you, sir.
1:49:32
What does he want?
1:49:34
He's worried that we're
getting desperate in Korea,
1:49:37
and we'll use the bomb. Huh!
1:49:39
Probably more worried about protecting
British profits in Hong Kong...
1:49:43
than in saving lives in Korea.
I'll shift his appointment, sir.
1:49:47
Excuse me, General. We just got
word that Washington wants you...
1:49:50
to stop all offensive
operations immediately.
1:49:56
What?
1:49:58
They want to affect a political
rather than a military solution.
1:50:02
They're planning to draft
a cease-fire proposal.
1:50:06
They ask for any recommendations
you may have for minor adjustments...
1:50:09
along your battle lines to consolidate
your position for adequate defense.
1:50:12
"Minor adjustments"? What
are they talking about?
1:50:15
Why should I recommend anything?
This is total capitulation!
1:50:19
Well, sir, in view of Truman's feeling, you want to
substitute your policy for his.
1:50:22
I couldn't substitute
my policy for Mr. Truman's,
1:50:25
because Mr. Truman
doesn't have a policy!
1:50:29
Fine, sir. Why don't you let me notify them that you're taking
the proposals under study...
1:50:33
No.
I have a better idea.
1:50:37
We'll send a message
to the Chinese commander.
1:50:39
Put it on all the wire services.
I want maximum exposure.
1:50:43
Sir, you have been specifically prohibited
from issuing any statements.
1:50:46
Sir, that is a direct order
from the president.
1:50:52
And that is part
of a dangerous concept...
1:50:55
that men of the armed forces
owe their primary allegiance...
1:50:59
to these temporary occupants
of the White House,