Sgt. Saunders and a seriously wounded private are the only survivors of a patrol sent to find the position where the Germans will attack. Lt. Hanley asks Saunders to participate of a briefing with their captain and he is assigned to join the patrol commanded by Sgt. Jenkins since he knows the enemy field. Saunders warns that there are snipers and mines on their way but Jenkins ignores since he does not want Saunders in his squad. Soon he loses two soldiers and takes more care with the enemy. Saunders and Jenkins find a millhouse and while inside, the Germans arrive to use the place s a command post and kill to the other soldiers that where on watch. They are trapped inside the millhouse while they plan how to give the important information to their command.
"Cat and Mouse" is another great episode of 'Combat!" by Robert Altman, The story is tense and the conclusion is heartbreaking, with Saunders learning that the information that cost the lives of many men is unnecessary. How Saunders retrieved his boots is a mystery. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Gato e Rato" ("Cat and Mouse")