In Europe, the Allied Forces are preparing for to invade France and

need artists to immortalize the event. To prove his worth to his parents,

Peter, a failed artist in New York volunteers for the landings.

He finds himself in the heart of the "Big Red One," the regiment

with the riskiest mission of all: Omaha Beach... His brother, Jim, is

the family favorite. He recently was featured on the cover of "Life."

He is part of the Rangers whose mission is to neutralize the Pointe

du Hoc.

But in a "sausage camp" shortly before D-Day, Jim finds himself

face to face with Peter who has no idea of the situation that awaits.

And then, brutally, D-Day is here!

Peter and Jim find themselves thrust in the heart of history.