This movie is about the 442nd Infantry Regiment, from inception and one of their most well-known engagements, where they rescued a group of soldiers surrounded by German artillery.
Another really well done war film, with a lot of action, as well as a surprising amount of humor, but well placed.
I appreciate how the deaths were handled. There were no long lingering scenes with someone crying over the death of a good friend. It's treated like what I imagine it would be in combat. "He's dead." and move on up the hill.
The violence wasn't as high as it was in Gung Ho, but it was enough where you really get the feel for it. The film also made the racism against the regiment a central theme, but as in real life, that was almost completely eradicated by their valor.
Another war movie I highly recommend.