The Rat Patrol (1966)
S01E01 The Chase of Fire Raid
Episode Overview
The British 8th Army assigns desert specialist Jack Moffitt to join the Rat Patrol for a crucial mission. However, Sergeant Troy, the American leader of the group, feels apprehensive about bringing Moffitt on board. Moffitt informs Troy that the Germans have hidden ammunition and fuel at a deserted oasis known only to the Afrika Korps. The Rat Patrol's task is to locate and destroy this stockpile before the Germans can seize it. Anticipating their moves, Dietrich sets a trap to shadow the Patrol to the oasis. Unfortunately, a broken axle delays the Rat Patrol, leading to a tense race against Dietrich to reach the supplies first.