Overview
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.
Cast
- Edward Underdown as Philip
- Ralph Clanton as David
- Helen Cherry as Wilhelmina
- Stella Andrew as Jane
- Michael Brennan as Smoke O'Connor
- Michael Trubshawe as Major Bushey Noble
- Rupert Gerard as Earl of Bentham
- Desmond Llewelyn as '77 Jones
- Anthony Dawson as Michael
- Estelle Brody as War Correspondent