Colonel Robert Hogan and his men had been listening to the German's rebuilding the bridge that they had blown up just three months before. They were working night and day and the bridge was soon to be ready for use.

This bridge was an important one as it went all the way to Berlin. The German's used it for not only the transportation of troops, but for the transportation of supplies. Taking all of the supplies down the road instead had been very slow and dangerous. The men and Colonel Hogan of Stalag 13 had been busy trying to stop them, but once the bridge was complete, the German's would be back in business. Colonel Hogan knew that he and his men had to demolish the bridge at all cost.

As Kinch stayed at the radio talking to London, the Colonel started to make plans. Once again they were going to need the help of Carter and his knowledge of bombs. The colonel sent two of his men out to take pictures of the bridge. When they came back the report was bad. The bridge was almost complete and they head heard the soldiers talking about the first train that was going to be using the bridge. It was a large train that would be carrying hundreds of men towards the Russian front. The train would also be carrying the much needed supplies to them also.

Colonel Hogan finally heard back from London and what he had thought was true. The men of his barracks at Stalag 13 were going to have to blow up the bridge at all costs. Colonel Hogan and the men went right to work making plans. The best time for them to destroy the bridge would be as the train carrying the troops went over it. They could take care of the much needed supplies and soldiers and the bridge with one bomb.

As the men made plans on how everything was going to work Colonel Hogan took a listen, a real listen. The men were talking about the taking of hundreds of lives, like they were doing the laundry. There was no emotion as they described the big bang as the train and bridge went up or anything. This war was destroying their souls as well as their bodies he thought to himself.

But it was time for Colonel Hogan to meet with Colonel Klink. and find all that he could about the bridge. Whenever there was a question he was the best place to get an answer. As he walked into the office, Colonel Hogan began to kiss the girl who worked in Klink's office. Her name was Helga and she was beautiful. As the two of them embraced Colonel Klink walked in.

"Colonel Hogan " Colonel Klink yelled.

With that Hogan and Helga separated and Hogan told her "I will be back" as he headed into Klink's office. As Hogan entered the room he gave a quick glance to the bookcase that stood in the corner. It had not been moved and the antenna wire was still well hidden. With that question satisfied Hogan then went to the cigar box where he took out three cigars and lit another one.

Klink slammed the lid shut and looked up at Hogan "What can I do with you today" he asked.

"My men have been complaining about all the noise. The soldiers that are building the bridge are working day and night. We can't get a moments sleep. How much longer do we have to put up with it?" Colonel Hogan asked.

"Well, if you must know the bridge is due to be complete in just three days. Our soldiers have almost completed the work. Soon there will be a train going down those tracks once again and then you won't have to worry about it. " Klink told him.

Colonel Hogan was taking everything in. He now knew that his men were going to have to work hard and quick to get everything all set in three days. He knew that Carter had finished most of the bombs but everything had to planned out carefully. He wanted as much damage done to the German cause as he and his men could manage.

With that Hogan left and after a passionate kiss with Helga headed back to the barracks. All of his men were busy getting ready for the big job that they were going to be doing. They grimaced when they were told that the bridge was going to be ready in three days. But that just made them work harder.

Patrols were heavy around the camp and the bridge was very well guarded. It would be near to impossible but Hogan and his men had performed miracles before.

Each and every step was planned to the minute. They would keep Sargent Schultz busy and give him chocolates. Klink would be in the office, and he had to be kept busy.

The decision was made two of the men in the barracks would go over to Colonel Klink's office and clean. They were good at keeping the Colonel too busy to think about anybody but them. They would keep the man busy for the two hours that the men of the barracks would need to blow up the bridge and arrive safely back at Stalag 13.

Finally, the signs of spring were in the air and the foliage was starting to fill the trees. That would help keep the men hidden away from the Germans. But the cracking of twigs as they walked could draw their attention so they would have to be careful.

They would go through the outside escape tunnel. It appeared on the outside to be just a stump, but inside that stump was the main tunnel to the barracks and Hogan's men.

Each one of the men kept their ears to the coffee pot for any news that would come from Klink's office. Things were relatively quiet, though,