The movie tells the story of the sea battle for Okinawa between the U.S. Navy and Japanese suicide planes, using stock footage from official war department films and newsreels. The factual story is intertwined with a fictional one, focusing on the crew of an American destroyer tasked with protecting supply ships and forces on the island.
Okinawa
As the US Naval vessel prepares for the invasion of Okinawa in World War II, Captain Hale assumes command, leading a diverse crew of sailors, including a lively gun crew who inject humor and camaraderie into their fire missions.
