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Terrific WWII drama from director Lewis Milestone follows one infantry platoon in battle from the time they land on an Italian beach to their bloody drive to destroy a bridge and claim an enemy-held farmhouse six miles inland. Dana Andrews stars as one of the outfit's senior NCOs, who finds himself inheriting command of the dangerous mission. Top-notch cast also includes Richard Conte, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges, Norman Lloyd, and Huntz Hall. 117 min. Standard; Soundtrack English; audio commentary; featurette; newsreel footage; theatrical trailer; more. Two-disc set.
