
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.

as Philip

as David

as Wilhelmina

as Jane

as Smoke O'Connor

as Major Bushey Noble

as Earl of Bentham

as '77 Jones

as Michael

as War Correspondent

as Chris Lewis

as American Brigadier

as Minor Role

as '45 Jones

as Sergeant Dean

as Regimental Sergeant Major

as Butch

as Commanding Officer

as The General

as Belgian Girl

as Tex

as American Soldier (uncredited)

as Self (voice)

as British Officer Listening to Sermon (uncredited)

as French Waiter (uncredited)

as American Officer (uncredited)

as American Officer (uncredited)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)