The British sergeant named Kensemmit (Richard Wyler) bears a grudge against American soldiers because one had misused his sister back in England.

He is particularly contemptuous of Flagler, as well as possibly interested in Ann romantically, though this latter point is never made clear and seems deliberately left unclear.

By contrast the other two British tank soldiers, Harry (pronounced "'arry" due to his working-class accent) Fontenoy (Terence De Marney) and Cpt.

When the squad returns to "Sullivan's Muscle," Tom discovers that Easy Company has been massacred and their position in the line left open, leaving him dejected.

However, under orders to hold the line until help can arrive, they dig the tank in, set up fire zones and are promised air and naval bombardment support.