Combat! - S02E02: Bridgehead

Name: Bridgehead
Genre: War & Politics, Drama
Released: 1963-09-24
Duration: 1 h

Sep 24, 1963War & Politics, DramaSeason 2, Episode 2

Hanley orders Saunders and his squad to take a bridge which is guarded by a heavily fortified house. Nick Adams guest stars as a self-centered wise-cracking private who only cares about saving his own skin. He reveals during the episode that he is a jazz drummer and is soon to be leaving the front to play in an army band entertaining troops and wants to be sure he keeps himself in one piece. In the end he sacrifices his life to complete the mission he ridiculed.

Director: Bernard McEveety

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

All Episodes - Season 2

01Bridge at ChalonsSep 17, 1963 02BridgeheadSep 24, 1963 03MasqueradeOct 01, 1963 04The Long Way Home (1)Oct 08, 1963 05The Long Way Home (2)Oct 15, 1963 06The Wounded Don't CryOct 22, 1963 07DoughboyOct 29, 1963 08Glow Against the SkyNov 05, 1963 09The Little JewelNov 12, 1963 10A Distant DrumNov 19, 1963 11Anatomy of a PatrolNov 26, 1963 12AmbushDec 03, 1963 13BarrageDec 10, 1963 14Thunder from the HillDec 17, 1963 15The PartyDec 24, 1963 16Gideon's ArmyDec 31, 1963 17The PillboxJan 07, 1964 18The General and the SergeantJan 14, 1964 19Eyes of the HunterJan 21, 1964 20The HostagesJan 28, 1964 21Mail CallFeb 04, 1964 22Counter-PunchFeb 11, 1964 23A Silent CryFeb 18, 1964 24The HunterFeb 25, 1964 25What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (1)Mar 03, 1964 26What Are the Bugles Blowin' For? (2)Mar 10, 1964 27Weep No MoreMar 17, 1964 28The Short Day of Private PutnamMar 24, 1964 29RescueMar 31, 1964 30CommandApr 07, 1964 31Infant of PragueApr 14, 1964 32The Glory Among MenApr 21, 1964

Combat! S02E02 Synopsis

Combat! "Bridgehead" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1963-09-24, this episode is part of Season 2 of Combat!. Directed by Bernard McEveety, 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. Hanley orders Saunders and his squad to take a bridge which is guarded by a heavily fortified house. Nick Adams guest stars as a self-centered wise-cracking private who only cares about saving his own skin. He reveals during the episode that he is a...