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After losing his entire squad to Saunders' men, a wounded German sergeant vows to kill the Americans, saving Saunders for last.

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    • Author: Nalaylewe
    "One At A Time" is a story about a German squad sole survivor Erich (excellently played by Jan Merlin) who, shocked by the loss of his comrades, sets out for revenge after overhearing American plans.

    Esther & Bob Mitchell wrote a good screenplay in that the story flows logically. Character development is adequate with the group exuding fear & apprehension. The opening sequence portrays excellent combat firepower, the essence of Combat.

    Director McEveety uses backdrop and camera angle to get the intimidating flash of automatic weaponry. He gets some excellent close-ups of both the fearful Americans and Erich, who emphatically exudes hatred & revenge. His shoot of Private Peal hunting down Erich is outstanding.

    The ending sequence is unspectacular; Saunders a bit lucky. I'd hoped for a little more creativity from Writers' Mitchell. All & all "One At A Time" will keep the viewing audience in suspense.
  • Episode cast overview:
    Vic Morrow Vic Morrow - Sgt. Saunders
    Rick Jason Rick Jason - Lt. Hanley (credit only)
    Jan Merlin Jan Merlin - Erich
    Larry Kert Larry Kert - Fry
    Ronnie Welsh Ronnie Welsh - Peal
    Robert Yuro Robert Yuro - Tanner
    Rod Lauren Rod Lauren - Guerney
    Dick Peabody Dick Peabody - Littlejohn
    Jerry Ayres Jerry Ayres - Sims
    Walt Davis Walt Davis - Kerrigan
    Hagen Smith Hagen Smith - Daniels
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