Brigadier General Frank D. Merrill leads the 3,000 American volunteers of his 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), aka "Merrill's Marauders", behind Japanese lines across Burma to Myitkyina, pushing beyond their limits and fighting pitched battles at every strong-point.

Jeff Chandleras Brig. Gen. Frank D. Merrill
Ty Hardinas 2nd Lt. Lee Stockton
Peter Brownas Bullseye
Andrew Dugganas Capt. Abraham Lewis Kolodny, MD
Claude Akinsas Sgt. Kolowicz
Luz Valdezas Burmese girl
John Hoytas Gen. Joseph Stilwell
Charlie Briggsas Muley (as Charles Briggs)
Chuck Robersonas Officer