Time after time, soldiers of the Italian Army are forced to leave their mountain trenches in attempts to storm an enemy fortress, always with the same disastrous results. As casualties mount, indignation spreads among the rank and file. Disturbed by his superiors' decisions, Lieutenant Sassu is led to question the purpose of war and reconsider where his real duties lie.
as Lt. Sassu
as Gen. Leone
as Lt. Ottolenghi
as Capt. Abbati
as Lt. Santini
as Maj. Malchiodi
as Colonel Doctor
as Soldier Marrasi
as Col. Stringari
as Wounded Soldier from Naples
as Sergeant
as Lt. Pavan
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Lt. Avellini
as Lieutenant
as Scout Soldier
as Nurse
as Bayonet Soldier
as Wounded Soldier from Rome
as Italian Soldier (uncredited)
as Military Doctor (uncredited)
as General's Aide (uncredited)
