When a US Air Force officer takes command of a bomber squadron based in England, he has to suppress his humane instincts to restore morale and discipline - a task which places a heavy strain on his mental state and brings his weary men to the edge of endurance. Oscar-winning World War Two drama, with Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill and Dean Jagger.

In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.