Military Justice is to justice as military music is to music

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2006)

This film was blessed by the excellent performance of Kirk Douglas George Macready and Adolphe Menjou. Colonel Dax' (Kirk Douglas') regiment is ordered to take an entrenched German position without a pre-attack bombardment. We wouldn't want to warn the jerries we're coming, General Paul Mireau (George Macready) advises Col Dax. The attack is to take place in broad daylight with clear weather predicted.
With Col Dax at the lead, the regiment readies to go over the top. Leading the way, Col Dax brings the regiment out into no-man's land. Heavy German bombardment foils the attack. Watching the attack fail, General Mireau orders the artillery to open fire on his own lines. The request is refused.
Three soldiers are brought before a Kangaroo court martial to be shot as examples. Learning of General Mireau's indiscretion, Col Dax appeals to the General staff for a reprieve.
Will Col Dax vindicate the three accused?