War Pigs Page #2

we want to do that, sir?

In the U.S. Army, we address

officers as "sir," Sergeant.

Or is that going to

be a problem for you?

No, sir.

We just want to know our

uh, orders, guidelines.

It's a long way to the

Rhine and it's my job

To make sure these boys get home safe.

That's really sweet of you, Sergeant.

Your orders are simple,

you just follow mine.

We clear?

Crystal.

Tomorrow we prepare for

that mission, soldiers.

So you can get us all killed?

Lieutenant, Lieutenant...

I guess tomorrow you

formally join the U.S. Army

For the first time, Sergeant.

Soldiers, 0500 hours tomorrow, be ready.

That includes you, Sergeant.

You're dismissed.

These men are rough.

They are rough.

Definitely an edge.

What do you think of them?

I think these are the

men we have to work with.

Do you think they'll be

able to follow orders?

Yes, sir, but I think you

will have to earn their respect

And gain their trust, like everyone else

Who wants to make it

through this war alive.

Yeah.

A lot of men died following

me... following my orders.

It's not an easy thing

to send a man into battle.

Armies are run from orders, Lieutenant.

I'm just not sure I'm

ready for it this time.

Yes you are, you just need

to leave the past behind

And focus on the task at hand.

Yeah, I wish it was that easy.

I read your after action report.

It was pretty interesting.

Said you got your orders mixed up.

You attacked the wrong

position at the wrong time.

No... Orders were FUBAR.

I knew it.

Followed them anyway.

So someone on top wanted you

to take the fall for their uh,

Their uh, screw-up?

Something like that.

Well look, uh, men died

because of your orders,

But more men lived

because of your orders.

This uh, Colonel Redding...

How well do you know him?

The mission, what do you know about it?

Ever hear of Hitler's wonder weapons?

I think the Colonel will

send us across enemy lines

For one of those.

We're counting on you to

lead... be there for them.

Ladies, what is this?

Get up!

You got two minutes! Grab your gear!

Yeah... yeah.

Would have been nice to see

you first assembled, Sergeant.

I expect my NCO to lead by example.

Yeah, just like you do, Captain?

Sorry, "Lieutenant. "

You did your homework.

Good, shows initiative.

The captain and I will make sure you are

The best damn squad in the whole army.

Gentlemen, to forge

proper squad camaraderie,

You will need many tools.

Your first tool... endurance.

You know, were not taking

orders from no frog.

You listen to me, you're

going to accept orders from me,

From him, and any god damn

orders we throw at you,

Is that clear, Sergeant?

Orders like you gave your unit

before you got them all killed?

Ok good, let's start as

need to continue, shall we?

Courtesy of Sergeant August...

three miles double time.

Captain?

I've got a surprise for

you at the end of the line.

Soldiers, left face.

March.

Beautiful morning, ladies.

Pick it up, pick it up!

Come on, Motty, come on.

It's like basic, only worse.

Kill me now.

Sergeant, move it.

Pick it up.

Excellent.

The end of the line.

And now for the surprise... voila!

What's that for?

Like an old lady, York.

Moffatte, you should be

carrying two of those things.

Nice one, Frenchy.

Move it, come on.

Sergeant, come on, it's not play time.

Communication, gentlemen,

Is the soldier's number one resource.

Modern technology allows

for mobile or direct contact.

In war, if you're not communicating,

You're already dead.

You think dying is funny, kid?

Anyone here have radio training?

I do, sir.

You wind it up, talk to someone

on the other end, piece of cake.

Easy, huh?

Talking is another very valuable skill

We're gonna learn from you.

No, no, no, this is real good.

I'm sure you're very qualified

to teach our English lesson...

"Monsieur. "

We may not have the luxury

of communicating so easily.

Understanding enemy movement

we may encounter in the field

Is crucial to staying alive.

Today we are going to learn

how to communicate about that

Using these... hand 'em out.

I guess we can skip the basics,

I'm hoping you can all read and write.

Everyone must have basic drawing skills.

The ability to describe

and record what you observe

Is vital behind enemy lines.

Everybody... draw what you see.

You've got two minutes.

Ok, come on.

You're wasting your time.

Listen, I like fruit as much

as the next guy, Captain,

But what the hell am I drawing it for?

Is that right, August?

You know, we thought

you might feel that way.

Plan B.

Gentlemen, please say hello

to Mademoiselle Collette.

Enchant.

Hi, my name is August,

I'll be drawing you.

Doing great.

Two minutes?

Two minutes.

Take as long as you need, guys.

Land mines, gentlemen,

are not your friends.

The German land mines

come in many forms.

The worst ones are the

ones made from wood.

They really make them out of wood?

Oh sh*t.

Captain, I think I got one.

It's a bottle, you idiot.

I don't get this.

What don't you understand

about land mines?

I just don't get what

we're doing this all for?

Sergeant, do you want to

keep your arms and legs?

Well, just my third leg.

Captain.

Right... the next exercise

everyone will enjoy.

Good job, York.

Be strong, Sergeant.

Good, Shank, better.

I don't know, Lieutenant,

I was enjoying learning

About those land mines.

The German K-98.

Now we all know you

know how to shoot it...

Now I want you to

understand it inside and out.

Go!

York, good job.

Again, faster!

Concentrate.

Go.

Again, faster.

You got anymore brain busters for us?

Now let's see how well you do.

Yeah, it'll be a piece of cake.

Ok...

So why don't we try it

blindfolded, courtesy of August?

Let's go.

So the training, how

do you think it's going?

They catch on quick.

Think they'll manage?

Yes, I believe so.

God, I hope you're right.

Why do you keep those?

They belonged to a

sergeant I served with.

Guess they remind me

what happens when I fail.

What happens?

He was killed... following me.

He was a good leader...

and a great friend.

I don't think you keep those tags

To remind you of your failures.

I think you keep them 'cause you

can't get away from your past.

The squad, the men...

They will do the job

when the time comes.

Trust them.

I do... I just don't

want to get them killed.

Then don't.

Lead, they will follow.

I know it.

Today's lesson... rope climbing.

Soldiers, this is gonna be fun.

Let's go!

You heard the Captain... move!

Alright, kid, you're up!

The art of the knife.

It's a deadly art that none

of you know anything about,

But with some practice, can master.

We don't need lessons from a frog.

Are you ready?

Get the knife.

Ok sweetheart, go get it.

Come on, Preacher!

Bet you wish you'd kept your

mouth shut, right Preacher?

Come on!

There you go!

Let's go.

Proceed, proceed.

He's really good.

Your whole body is a weapon.

Preach...

There's more to knife fighting,

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