Maj. Alan Crown Quotes in The Devil's Brigade (1968)

Maj. Alan Crown: [after the Canadians finished singing a mocking version of 'Yankee Doodle'] Corporal Peacock, your stripes are not a licence to behave like an ass. There will be no more insulting or derogatory remarks about the Yanks, is that clear?

Cpl. Wilfrid Peacock: Yes, sir.

Cpl. Wilfrid Peacock: [addressing the Canadians] There will be no more insulting or derogatory remarks about the Yanks.

Pvt. Hugh MacDonald: Oh, would ordinary insults be acceptable, sir?

[Upon meeting the rowdy, unkempt American troops for the first time]

Maj. Alan Crown: God save the King.

Capt. Rose: God save us all.

Maj. Alan Crown: ...The most memorable compliment came from their commandin' officer; and he referred to us as Der Teufel Brigade'... Members of The Devil's Brigade.

[Toasting Col. Frederick]

Maj. Alan Crown: Long life to the Devil!

[the Brigade cheers their Colonel]