Ep 5. The Chain of Death Raid

The Rat Patrol season 1 episode 5 titled "The Chain of Death Raid" is an action-packed episode that follows the four-man team as they undertake a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in North Africa during World War II. The episode picks up with the Rat Patrol receiving intelligence about a German supply convoy that is transporting a vital machine gun component. The part is said to be essential to the success of a new German weapon that could pose a significant threat to Allied Forces.

The Rat Patrol, comprising Sergeant Sam Troy (Christopher George), Corporal Jack Moffitt (Gary Raymond), Private Mark Hitchcock (Lawrence Casey), and Private Tully Pettigrew (Justin Tarr), know they must act quickly to intercept the convoy, destroy the machine gun component, and disrupt the supply chain. This will require the team to traverse several miles of treacherous desert terrain and navigate through the front line of enemy patrols.

With a sense of urgency, the Rat Patrol sets off in their heavily armored jeeps. Along the way, they encounter several skirmishes with German patrols, forcing them to use their quick reflexes, wits, and firepower to fight their way through and continue their mission.

As they get closer to the convoy, the Rat Patrol realizes that they have a more formidable challenge ahead of them. The Germans have now assembled a series of armored trucks, which form a formidable blockade across the desert road. The soldiers realize that they have to get creative to breach the blockade and carry out their plan.

The episode continues with the Rat Patrol devising a daring plan to use their knowledge of the desert terrain to their advantage and launch a surprise attack on the German convoy. However, it doesn't take long for things to go wrong, and the team is soon battling German forces on multiple fronts. The episode culminates in an intense firefight as the Rat Patrol must fight to survive to complete their mission and prevent the enemy from completing their new weapon.

Overall, "The Chain of Death Raid" episode of The Rat Patrol is a thrilling episode that perfectly illustrates the team's skill, courage, and determination in the face of incredible danger. The action sequences are intense and captivating, and fantastic performances by the cast truly bring the story to life. Viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats, rooting for the Rat Patrol as they undertake one of their most challenging missions yet.