The Dirty Dozen (1967)

George Kennedy: Major Max Armbruster

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• Major John Reisman : I don't mean to appear unduly cautious; but, if my personal survival is going to depend upon the performance of 12 deadheads, it might be helpful to know exactly what I am to train them for.

  Maj. Gen. Worden : Now, that's a very good question, Major. Armbruster, let's have the basic outline.

  Major Max Armbruster : Yes, sir. The Germans are using a large chateau near Rennes in Brittany as a rest center and a conference place for general staff officers. The target has no real military value in itself but what with these conferences, discussion groups, and the like going on all the time, there's hardly a day when there aren't a considerable number of important general officers in residence. Usually with the benefit of female companionship. Eliminating a sufficient number of senior officers couldn't help but have the effect of disrupting their chain of command. So, the idea is simply that our men are dropped by parachute. They enter the chateau and kill as many senior officers as is possible in the time available. Naturally, the place is fortified and - heavily guarded.

  Major John Reisman : Naturally.