The combat series concluded with the episode titled "The Partisan," which served as its series finale. This episode focused on the survival and escape of key characters amidst the ongoing conflict.
The Series Finale: "The Partisan"
In the final episode of Combat!, a pivotal storyline unfolds:
- Sgt. Saunders wounded: The episode centers around Sgt. Saunders, who is wounded and seeks refuge.
- A Unique Sanctuary: He finds shelter in the home of Babette, a blind French woman.
- Unveiling a Secret: While with Babette, Saunders makes a significant discovery about her lover, Michel. Contrary to initial appearances, Michel is not a French partisan fighting the Germans but an American airman who was shot down by the Nazis.
- Escape from Danger: As German forces approach, the three — Sgt. Saunders, Babette, and Michel — are forced to flee together, highlighting the constant peril faced by characters in the series.
This concluding episode brought the long-running World War II drama to a close, focusing on a personal struggle for survival and identity within the broader conflict.
