A group of cavalry men defy orders to destroy hundreds of army horses. Having disobeyed a direct order, the men are pursued by the military, but now the bullets aren't just aimed at the horses.
As soldiers they were taught to fight for honor. As men they were willing to die for it.
Did You Know?
Mulcahey was a name used in Fort Apache but there was no Quinlin in a John Ford/ John Wayne film. There was however the name Quincannon used in a couple of Fords Trilogy. See more
There were several instances of misuse of military unit names. A regiment is an organization of several battalions. A sergeant would not have the authority to organize one. A squadron is a battalion-sized unit in cavalry organizations. It would be too large for this type of operation. A platoon would be more appropriate. This would be the smallest unit commanded by a commissioned officer. See more
Sgt. Thomas Mulcahey
Indians riding Cavalry mounts? My grandaddy'd never forgive me!
Sgt. James Shattuck
Well, when you get to hell... don't tell him.