The Korean War rages on as a Marine rifle platoon loses its lieutenant in battle. In a surprising turn, the sergeant, an African American, is appointed to take command. However, he faces two major challenges: a private with extensive combat experience who questions his authority, and a racist Southerner who refuses to follow orders from a black superior.
All the Young Men
A platoon leader's sudden death thrusts a novice African American sergeant into command of a group of white soldiers, sparking tensions and conflicts amidst the chaos of the Korean War.
