The Rat Patrol season 1 episode 32 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a war-torn setting, soldiers encounter Michele Cartier, a self-proclaimed member of the French underground caught with Germans. She reveals information about a new German radar installation, but suspicions about her true loyalties lead to her being tied up as a collaborator, not a spy. Amidst challenges and betrayals, the soldiers devise an escape plan, leveraging a German colonel under threat. They manage a tense escape, reflecting on the moral complexities of war, loyalty, and guilt, especially regarding Michele's actions and their implications.
Full Episode S01E32 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michele Cartier?
Michele Cartier claims to be a member of the French underground, the Maquis, but is later revealed to be a collaborator with the Germans.
What was the purpose of the radar equipment?
The radar equipment was being delivered for a new radar installation the Germans were building.
How did the soldiers find Michele Cartier?
They encountered her while investigating the German radar equipment and initially believed she was part of the French resistance.
What does Michele Cartier reveal about the radar station?
She reveals its location about 200 kilometers west from their position and offers to direct them.
Why was Michele Cartier with the Germans?
She was initially captured by Germans during a failed mission with the Maquis but later is shown to have developed a relationship with a German officer, indicating her status as a collaborator.
How did the team plan to escape?
They coerced Colonel Leske into helping them by threatening him and planned to use him to get past guards and rescue their teammates.
What was Michele's justification for her actions?
Michele claimed she fell in love with a German named Ulrich and chose to be with him, which led to her being ostracized and punished by her own people.
How did the escape go?
The team managed to escape by outmaneuvering the Germans, with some assistance from the coerced Colonel Leske.
What was the team's dilemma regarding Michele?
They debated how to report Michele's involvement, considering the complexities of her guilt and the impact on French morale.
What decision did the team make about Michele in their report?
They contemplated not mentioning her at all, to possibly preserve French morale, reflecting on the degrees of guilt and the moral dilemmas faced in war.