After Sgt. Saunders is wounded and Caje is captured by the Germans, a deserter who has been posing as a member of the French underground is forced to help with their escape back to the American lines.
Saunders and Caje are ambushed on their return to headquarters by the "Boche". Caje is taken prisoner and Saunders escapes to a French farmhouse to gather support for Caje's rescue.
While watching this episode I did not realize it was the final "Combat". It started off much like other episodes with plenty of suspense and a great cast but its still sad to see such a great show end. During the episode it is told several times that "the war will soon be over" but no hint is given that this is the final episode. I think one thing in this episode, such a common theme throughout all the episodes, is the connection the soldiers have with one another.This I believe is what made this series a hit. Robert Duval & Claudine Longet are excellent in their roles of conveying the confusion some soldiers may have experienced in such a rather unsure time and the choices they faced. This show is still a great watch as its 40 years it was first aired.moreless