Ep 4. The Kill or Be Killed Raid

The Rat Patrol is a show about a group of Allied soldiers during World War II who conduct daring raids behind enemy lines in North Africa. In season 1 episode 4, called "The Kill or Be Killed Raid," the team led by Sergeant Troy and including Corporal Moffitt, Private Hitch and Private Pettigrew, are tasked with destroying a German supply cache near a small village in the desert.

The episode begins with the group driving in their jeeps towards the village. Along the way they encounter a small patrol of German soldiers who they engage in a brief firefight, allowing them to get past and continue on their mission. Once they reach the village, they split into two teams. Troy and Moffitt head towards the cache site, while Hitch and Pettigrew provide cover from a nearby ridge.

As they approach the cache, Troy and Moffitt come across a German sentry who manages to shoot and wound Moffitt before being killed. Troy carries Moffitt to safety and radios for help from Hitch and Pettigrew. They head towards a nearby oasis to meet up and tend to Moffitt's wounds.

While waiting at the oasis, they come across a group of local Arabs who are attempting to smuggle a man across the border. The man is revealed to be an Allied spy who has valuable information about the Germans' plans for an upcoming attack. The group agrees to help the spy reach safety in exchange for his information.

As they make their way back towards their base, they are pursued by a group of German soldiers in a tank. Using their knowledge of the terrain, they are able to outmaneuver the tank and destroy it with a combination of grenades and mines. They then continue on to safety with the spy.

The episode ends with the group successfully delivering the spy to their commanding officer, who is grateful for their help and impressed with their bravery and skill. They all share a sense of camaraderie and determination to continue fighting the Germans until the war is won.

Overall, "The Kill or Be Killed Raid" is a thrilling episode full of action, suspense, and heroism. The Rat Patrol team must use all of their training and ingenuity to complete their mission and ensure the safety of themselves and their fellow soldiers. It is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the Allied forces during World War II.