"The Old Men" is a story about 3 aging replacements and their effect on White Rook. Private Clauson (excellently played by Simon Oakland) is the dominant one who constantly has to show he can out do the younger troops. His interaction with Kirby is excellent and it's a funny gut reaction realizing the usual rough house Kirby will not mess with Clauson. The other replacements are more mundane to watch. Their development is lacking even though they have dialog.
Sergeant Saunders plays the "gentleman respect your elder" role with all 3 but finally has to jump on Clauson for overdoing it. In addition he has to bring the politician Private Todd (played by Tom Drake) back to reality late in the episode. It's interesting to note Private Barnhill (played by William Phipps) is still around at age 92 ! Also, Paul Busch plays a significant role as the German corporal.
The viewing audience gets a good combat scene toward the end; but once again Director Fenady allowed the Germans to look too pitiful and useless in their marksmanship. A very average episode.