Paths of Glory (1957)

Harold Benedict: Capt. Nichols - Artillery Spotter

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• Capt. Nichols - Artillery Spotter : Order the 75's to commence firing on our own positions. Captain, do you fail to comprehend the meaning of my order?

  General Mireau : No, sir, but I respectfully ask to...

  Capt. Nichols - Artillery Spotter : Captain, do you fail to comprehend the meaning of my order?

  General Mireau : No, sir.

  General Mireau : Then, carry it out, Captain.

• Capt. Nichols - Artillery Spotter : General, the battery commander reports those are our own positions. He says it must be a mistake.

  General Mireau : Confirm the order, Captain.