Combat!(1962)

On television, war is heck.

Combat! is an American war drama series that aired on ABC from 1962 to 1967, following a U.S. Army platoon fighting German forces across France during World War II. The show centers on the brutal realities of combat through the eyes of Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Sergeant "Chip" Saunders, played by Rick Jason and Vic Morrow respectively. Each episode captures the squad's struggles with survival, leadership, and the moral weight of warfare. Combat! balances intense battle sequences with character-driven storytelling, exploring how ordinary soldiers endure extraordinary circumstances. The series became known for its gritty, unflinching portrayal of infantry combat and its focus on the human cost of war rather than glorifying heroism. It remains a landmark television drama of the Cold War era.