The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.
Philip
David
Wilhelmina
Jane
Smoke O'Connor
Major Bushey Noble
Earl of Bentham
'77 Jones
Michael
War Correspondent
Chris Lewis
American Brigadier
Minor Role
'45 Jones
Sergeant Dean
Regimental Sergeant Major
Butch
Commanding Officer
The General
Belgian Girl
Tex
American Soldier (uncredited)