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Combat! S5E7 — The Letter
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Combat!•Season 5•Episode 7

The Letter

8.6/10 · 100 votesOct 25, 196660 min

Ranked #4 of 25 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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A replacement arrives that reminds Saunders of his kid brother, who he just found out has dropped out of high school and enlisted.

Directed byGeorg Fenady
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Rick Jason

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Lieutenant Gil Hanley

Vic Morrow

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Sergeant Chip Saunders

Jack Hogan

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William G. Kirby

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Paul "Caje" Lemay

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Episode Summary

"The Letter" is episode 7 of Combat! season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 100 votes, ranking #4 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Georg Fenady, it aired on October 25, 1966.

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