"When one shuts out the fact that the British infantry are mainly decked out in nylon...
"When one shuts out the fact that the British infantry are mainly decked out in nylon tunics, and that some of the then historical detail regarding the battle has since been proven incorrect, nevertheless the action scenes, directed by Douglas Hickox, are remarkable in showing panoramic views of the battlefield ... In fact, no more than about 4,000 extras were used, but each part...
