I was a junior officer in the Royal Tank Regiment in Germany in the early 90s, we were set one of those junior officer tasks - How can the Regiment continue to communicate orders in the face of Soviet or EMP jamming? The Cavalry officers immediately went for bugles, found a 1907 book on trumpet and bugle calls for advance, retire, left wheel, right wheel etc.. We of the oily beret, true tankers in a modern regiment decided bugles were a bit too Napoleon. We devised a system of loudhailer music which of course meant Retreat was Burning Bridges and Attack would be: All for the love of sunshine. Almost a shame we never got to use it.
Any other situation, "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad" would seem forced, cheesy, over the top, a big flat nope. Here, it not only works -- it works effortlessly.
I really don't care who argues what here for historical or military accuracy. You have to admit, it would be one helluva a feeling to turn around and see a Sherman come looming out of that tunnel, blaring American country music, opening up with the 30 caliber, and followed by two more. The 'tank terror' would be very real and you can feel the satire, and the power, of this one scene. That alone makes it awesome
Great scene. Regardless of hollywood bravado etc etc. For the film it shows that for all thier clowning around the tanks under oddball were professional when the job needed to be done
My Grandad absolutely loved this scene. Love this memory I have of him , he was tickled pink at 3 Sherman’s moving away to We’ve been working on the railway.
I was a junior officer in the Royal Tank Regiment in Germany in the early 90s, we were set one of those junior officer tasks - How can the Regiment continue to communicate orders in the face of Soviet or EMP jamming? The Cavalry officers immediately went for bugles, found a 1907 book on trumpet and bugle calls for advance, retire, left wheel, right wheel etc.. We of the oily beret, true tankers in a modern regiment decided bugles were a bit too Napoleon. We devised a system of loudhailer music which of course meant Retreat was Burning Bridges and Attack would be: All for the love of sunshine. Almost a shame we never got to use it.
Any other situation, "I've Been Workin' On The Railroad" would seem forced, cheesy, over the top, a big flat nope. Here, it not only works -- it works effortlessly.
Is it me or is like EVERY scene in Kelly's Heroes a classic scene ? !
I really don't care who argues what here for historical or military accuracy. You have to admit, it would be one helluva a feeling to turn around and see a Sherman come looming out of that tunnel, blaring American country music, opening up with the 30 caliber, and followed by two more. The 'tank terror' would be very real and you can feel the satire, and the power, of this one scene. That alone makes it awesome
I like how the guy goes to ring the bell, just incase not everyone heard there was an attack going on.
Rest in peace, Sgt. Oddball.
If this isn't the most American thing I've ever seen, then I don't know what is.
People try to say Oddball was a hippie but 'proto-beatnik' is probably more accurate
R.I.P. Donald Sutherland. I like u better in this than the Hunger Games.
back when you had to build and blow up an entire set to shoot a scene. u know... before cgi.
Great scene. Regardless of hollywood bravado etc etc. For the film it shows that for all thier clowning around the tanks under oddball were professional when the job needed to be done
You know for all his craziness Oddball was a pretty effective tactical commander.
Everything in this movie works perfectly. From the theme music at start to the action/humor/acting throughout :Magnificent:)))))
That really brought back memories of when I was a kid and saw this movie. That's one of the best scenes in the movie.
My Grandad absolutely loved this scene. Love this memory I have of him , he was tickled pink at 3 Sherman’s moving away to We’ve been working on the railway.
Spielberg obviously didn't watch this scene to understand how bow and turret MGs are supposed to work.
Oddball, Americas greatest tank commander.
The song is "All for the love of Sunshine" by Hank Williams Jr.
Classic scene, you just can't get better than these older war movies.
Historical accuracy be damned, this scene gives the true