High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.

Clark Gableas Brigadier General K.C. 'Casey' Dennis
Walter Pidgeonas Major General Roland Goodlow Kane
Van Johnsonas Technical Sergeant Immanuel T. Evans
Brian Donlevyas Brigadier General Clifton I. Garnet
Charles Bickfordas Elmer Brockhurst
John Hodiakas Col. Edward Rayton Martin
Edward Arnoldas Congressman Arthur Malcolm
Marshall Thompsonas Capt. George Washington Bellpepper Lee
Richard Quineas Maj. George Rockton
Cameron Mitchellas Lt. Ansel Goldberg
Harold Rosson