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.
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
CinemaSerf
This is quite an interesting drama-documentary that largely sets out to reinforce the inter-reliance of British and American forces during WWII. It follows the training and perilous escapades of an armoured regiment from the Brigade of Guards as they take their tanks into the low countries towards t...