Richard Widmark leads an allstar cast of leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into conflict on a island that is fortified. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive assignment to get the foundation of the enemy rockets. While the mission progresses the team and also leader over come many challenges as they are transformed into an efficient and effective fighting component.