Combat! - S01E02: Rear Echelon Commandos

Name: Rear Echelon Commandos
Genre: War & Politics, Drama
Released: 1962-10-09
Duration: 1 h

Oct 09, 1962War & Politics, DramaSeason 1, Episode 2

On the frontline, the squad receives three new replacements straight from rear echelon duty in England. They are Gainsborough (a scared, overweight cook), Temple (an equally scared ex-ballet dancer), and Crown (a radio announcer whose cocky attitude masks his fear). Saunders reluctantly takes these newcomers on a dangerous recon mission and discovers that his survival depends on the ingenuity of these misfits.

Director: Robert Altman, Gene Levitt

Cast: Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, Jack Hogan, Pierre Jalbert, Conlan Carter, Dick Peabody, Tom Lowell, Steven Rogers

All Episodes - Season 1

01Forgotten FrontOct 02, 1962 02Rear Echelon CommandosOct 09, 1962 03Lost Sheep, Lost ShepherdOct 16, 1962 04Any Second NowOct 23, 1962 05Far from the BraveOct 30, 1962 06Missing in ActionNov 13, 1962 07Escape to NowhereNov 20, 1962 08The CelebrityNov 27, 1962 09Cat and MouseDec 04, 1962 10I Swear by ApolloDec 11, 1962 11A Day in JuneDec 18, 1962 12The PrisonerDec 25, 1962 13ReunionJan 01, 1963 14The MedalJan 08, 1963 15Just for the RecordJan 15, 1963 16The VolunteerJan 22, 1963 17The SquadJan 29, 1963 18Next In CommandFeb 05, 1963 19The ChateauFeb 12, 1963 20Off LimitsFeb 19, 1963 21No Time for PityFeb 26, 1963 22Night PatrolMar 05, 1963 23SurvivalMar 12, 1963 24No Hallelujahs for GloryMar 19, 1963 25The Quiet WarriorMar 26, 1963 26Battle of the RosesApr 02, 1963 27Hill 256Apr 09, 1963 28The SniperApr 16, 1963 29One More for the RoadApr 23, 1963 30The Walking WoundedApr 30, 1963 31High Named TodayMay 07, 1963 32No Trumpets, No DrumsMay 14, 1963

Combat! S01E02 Synopsis

Combat! "Rear Echelon Commandos" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1962-10-09, this episode is part of Season 1 of Combat!. Directed by Robert Altman, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, Jack Hogan among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this War & Politics and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. On the frontline, the squad receives three new replacements straight from rear echelon duty in England. They are Gainsborough (a scared, overweight cook), Temple (an equally scared ex-ballet dancer), and Crown (a radio announcer whose cocky attitude...