当二战即将结束时,一支美军步兵被派驻坚守战略要地,克斯特中尉很怀疑库尼上尉的领导能力,而且库尼又是联邦法官的儿子。当库尼派克斯特和他的小队占领一个村庄的建筑物时,库尼没有遵守诺言,拒绝对他的增援,克斯特发誓要复仇。During the closing days of WWII, a National Guard Infantry Company is assigned the task of setting up artillery observation posts in a strategic area. Lieutenant Costa knows that Cooney is in command only because of 'connections' he had made state-side. Costa has serious doubts concerning Cooneys' ability to lead the group. When Cooney sends Costa and his men out, and refuses to re-enforce them, Costa swears revenge.