During World War II, war-inexperienced Colonel Robert T. Frederick is given the task of assembling remnants of a highly decorated Canadian unit and members of the U.S. Army who have never been to the front into an elite brigade. Conflict within the force is predictable, but eventually the comrades manage to come together as a team. High time! Because after the first mission in Norway was called off at short notice, the next mission is already clear. The brigade is sent to Italy on a dangerous mission that was previously considered impossible.