Randolph Scott is Colonel Thorwald, leader of the island raiders. Started after Pearl Harbor, the groups went from island to island, driving out the japanese soldiers on the pacific islands. it gets a little hokey, but it is a true story, based on real trained forces. about twenty minutes in, there's a propaganda speech, to inspire the men to train hard and work hard. it kind of goes on and on. Co-stars Alan Curtis and Noah Beery (brother of the larger than life Wallace...) also an early role for young Robert Mitchum. some incredible footage of the wrecks at Pearl Harbor. to remind the soldiers and the viewers what it's all about. Directed by Ray Enright, who himself had served in world war i. story by Lieutenant LeFrancois, USMC. some accounts say this was used as a training film for the military, and i can see why. so many places where they point out tactical points or things to watch for. it's almost a documentary. they even explain the meaning behind "Gung HO!"
