How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms(1970)
After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp, Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship, they find themselves conscripted into the French Foreign Legion in Beirut, Dolas becoming a cook.
Movie: How I Unleashed World War II, Part II: Following the Arms
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Franciszek Dolas
Brothel Madame
Italian Sodier
Kiedros
Captain Ralf Peacoock
Letoux
Foreign Legion Soldier
Italian Captain
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After escaping across Europe from Stalag camp, Dolas's ride to Cyprus is stopped when his ship in sunk by an Italian submarine. Although he and some of his fellow sailors are rescued by an Allied ship, they find themselves conscripted into the French Foreign Legion in Beirut, Dolas becoming a cook.
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1970-04-06
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