Desert Mice (1959)
Marius Goring: German Major
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Quotes
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German Captain : These are the men we have picked from the rescued prisoners, Herr Commandant. The others have been returned to their units.
German Major : Good, I will tell them what is expected of them!
German Captain : They will be honoured, sir!
German Major : At ease men. Now, as you will have guessed by the way we rescued you that we belong to an infiltration group and you have been chosen to join us because you speak English very well. And you will need to because from today for the honour of the fatherland, you will cease to be efficient, well trained soldiers. You will join the British army!
[the soldiers roll their eyes]
German Major : You will grumble continually, drink tea incessantly and worship Vera Lynn!
[they turn to each other grumbling in protest]
German Major : That is an order! Now I realise you have not had the intensive training of the other men here, so I will give you a tip. When in doubt, there are three phrases that will cover all eventualities. They are "Jolly good show!" "Where's the flipping cha?" and "Yanks, go home!" Carry on, Captain!