INT. ALLIED HIGH COMMAND – DAY
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a sturdy man with a steely gaze and a reputation for calm leadership in the face of chaos, sits at the head of the table. To his side is Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, a meticulous and confident commander known for his careful planning. Also present is General Omar Bradley, known for his quiet and cautious demeanor, a stark contrast to the flamboyant General George Patton, who is rarely seen without his polished helmet and ivory-handled pistol. Lastly, General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, the commander of the French First Army, a man of courage and tenacity, takes his place at the table.
EISENHOWER (serious) “The Germans have adapted. We need to change our strategy.”
MONTGOMERY (confident) “We have the momentum, Eisenhower. We can’t afford to hesitate now.”
BRADLEY (cautious) “We need to be careful. The new German leadership is more dangerous.”
PATTON (impatient) “Caution? That’s why we’re stuck in this quagmire. We need to keep pushing forward.”
DE LATTRE (thoughtful) “I agree with Patton. The more we hesitate, the more time we give them to strengthen their defenses.”
Their voices start to overlap, each commander passionately arguing for his strategy. The war room is brimming with urgency, each breath is filled with tension. An ashtray overflows with discarded cigars. Maps are pored over with furrowed brows. Each commander advocates their approach, yet no consensus is reached. The atmosphere is electric, charged with a profound sense of uncertainty.