by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Saunders (Vic Morrow) and his men are assigned to capture a farmhouse guarded by a squadron of teenage German soldiers. Though reluctant to kill the youngsters, Saunders may be forced to do so because of the obstreperous behavior of the squadron's idealistic leader (Peter Haskell). The sergeant's only hope to accomplish his mission and avoid unnecessary bloodshed is to persuade the German commander of the futility of his stubbornness.