The Pentagon Wars 1998 Full Movie Free

The Pentagon Wars: A Story of Honesty and Integrity

The Bradley Fighting Vehicle project, already stalled in development for seventeen years and at the running cost of $14 billion, is the charge of Major General Partridge. In an effort to curtail further excessive Pentagon spending, Congress appoints U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel James Burton to observe the Bradley’s field development and tests.

Uncovering Deception and Corruption

Burton delves into the extensive and protracted development history, beginning in the 1960s originally under design supervision of then Colonel Robert L. Smith, who quickly becomes frustrated with the continuous change of design by the higher ups, eventually leading to the Bradley being drastically changed from its original role as a light troop carrier into a bulky tank-like vehicle that can only carry half of its original capacity.

Burton also quickly discovers discrepancies within the Bradley’s tests starting with the use of inferior rocket-propelled grenade weaponry as well as the deliberate manipulation of live fire tests largely due to Partridge’s cronies, Colonel Bock and Major Sayers. Burton is eventually fed confidential information by Smith but only on the condition of his anonymity.

Standing Up Against Corruption

Burton’s continuous insistence of a fair test leads to Partridge reassigning Burton to a new position in Alaska. However, another anonymous leak from General Smith leads to Defense Secretary Weinberger demanding a full written report on the Bradley. Partridge cancels Burton’s transfer and orders him to write the report with the intention of changing it once Burton sends it to him for approval.

Burton, playing strictly by the rules and regulations of his position, uses this to his advantage by highlighting the changes made on Partridge’s orders in a memorandum which finds its way to the press and ultimately a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee.

Justice Prevails

Partridge is humiliated in the ensuing hearing and the Committee Chairwoman orders the tests Burton has demanded to go ahead. Burton visits the test soldiers the night before the test is scheduled, reminding them that despite Partridge having most likely told them to manipulate the test again, that they are duty-bound to their fellow soldiers and their lives and to perform the test honestly.

On the day of the test, Partridge gives a passionate speech to the waiting crowd regarding the excellence and power of the Bradley but is completely humiliated when the live fire test results in the total and complete destruction of the vehicle. Dalton and his men confide in Burton that despite the tactics of Partridge before, they had become swayed by Burton’s sincerity and integrity.

Positive Impact and Conclusion

In the postscript, it is explained that the Bradley was extensively redesigned in response to Burton’s demands. These changes significantly reduced casualties during its use in the Gulf War. Most of the officers involved in the Bradley’s development earned promotions and high paying jobs whereas Burton was forced to retire.

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