Nazi Soldiers Captured By Allied Troops In Tunisia

The transcript describes prisoners using access cars filled with petrol to infiltrate Allied prison camps. Despite their initial resistance, they eventually surrendered. Merlin issued orders to punish the families of captured men, but the captives in Africa remained resilient despite their punishments.

What does the phrase 'They did fight' imply about the captives?

What orders did Merlin give regarding the captives?