Ep 4. The Gasoline War
- October 17, 1969
- 25 min
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7.4 (158)
During World War II, Sergeant Hogan and his team of Allied prisoners of war at Stalag 13 continue to successfully operate their espionage activities right under the nose of their German captors. In Season 5, Episode 4 titled "The Gasoline War," the team's mission is to sabotage a German gasoline refinery.
The episode opens with Hogan and his team making plans to sabotage a German gasoline refinery in order to slow down the movement of German tanks on the front line. They need to create a shortage of gasoline to make the Germans stall their attack plans, giving the Allies more time to prepare and counter.
The team receives their mission details from London via their radio. The plan is to destroy the refinery using explosives while pretending to be a German work unit so that the Germans will be less suspicious. They will also be accompanied by a German engineer to provide technical assistance.
Hogan and his team quickly get to work to come up with a convincing cover story and to prepare for the refinery inspection. They dress up in German work uniforms and even practice their German accents to sound authentic. Meanwhile, the German engineer arrives at Stalag 13 and is briefed on the mission.
At the refinery site, Hogan's team successfully infiltrates the place and starts working on the destruction plan. However, things go a little awry and they soon find themselves in a difficult situation. The team is discovered by a German officer who is suspicious of their background and starts investigating them.
The team manages to stall for some time but the German officer remains suspicious. The situation soon turns dangerous as the clock ticks down to the team's extraction. They must act fast and decisively to complete their mission and get out of there before it's too late.
The pressure of the situation adds to the tension of the episode as Hogan and his team try to stay one step ahead of the Germans. The team uses their wit and resourcefulness to maneuver their way to success, ultimately delivering the blow to the Germans' gasoline supply as planned.
Throughout the episode, Hogan and his team use their unique skills and tactical knowledge to outsmart the Germans and accomplish their mission. The audience is also introduced to new members of Hogan's team who work together to complete the sabotage plan.
"The Gasoline War" is a gripping episode that showcases the ingenuity and bravery of the Allied prisoners of war at Stalag 13. It highlights the power of espionage and sabotage in war efforts and shows how every small move can make a big impact on the outcome of a battle. Overall, the episode keeps the audience engaged with a mix of action, suspense, and clever tactics.