Cross of Iron1977

[After Steiner has recovered and returns to his platoon, Brandt contacts Stransky via telephone]

Colonel Brandt:
Why the Hell wasn't I told of Steiner's return to the battalion?

Captain Stransky:
My apologies for that, sir. There were more important things to do.

Colonel Brandt:
I want him here at once, about a predicament of which I am sure you don't need to be reminded. Clear, Stransky?

Captain Stransky:
Quite clear, sir. [Brandt hangs up the phone; Stransky approaches Lt. Triebig] I don't like the tone of his voice. I'm fed up with the whole situation. Well, it doesn't matter anymore. I know from reliable sources that headquarters have already written off the Kuban bridgehead. And soon the whole Crimea will be a cul-de-sac. Report to Brandt. If you have the choice, Triebig, between Biarritz and Siberia, what would you choose? [Triebig leaves]