A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American volunteers. We follow the training of a platoon under the rueful command of Lt. Mike Grayson who shares common prejudices of the time. The 442nd serve in Italy, then France, distinguishing themselves in skirmishes and battles; gradually and naturally, Grayson's prejudices evaporate with dawning realization that his men are better soldiers than he is.

Lt. Michael Grayson

Tommy

Col. Charles W. Pence

Sgt. Wilson I. Culley

Rosina

Capt. Solari

Lieutenant

German Officer

Chaplain

Communications Sergeant

Pianist

Dress Parade General

Major
May 4, 1951

Lt. Michael Grayson

Tommy

Col. Charles W. Pence

Sgt. Wilson I. Culley

Rosina

Capt. Solari

Lieutenant

German Officer

Chaplain

Communications Sergeant

Pianist

Dress Parade General

Major

