American troops storm ashore on a Japanese-held island and push inland while their enemies plan a counterattack in this look at warfare. Soldiers on both sides are haunted by memories of home and the horrifying, sickening images they find in combat.

"IT'S HIM OR YOU BABY!"

Credits

Cornel WildeDirector

Cornel WildeCapt. MacDonald / Narrator

Rip TornGunnery Sgt. Ben Honeywell

Burr DeBenningPvt. Egan

Patrick WolfePvt. Joseph Joshua Cliff