Age of Heroes

Corporal Bob Rains is freed from a war prison for cowardice and is inducted into the newly formed 30 Commando unit. Under Major Jack Jones, the platoon undergoes brutal training to harden their skills for a top-secret mission. This early setback becomes the catalyst for their transformation into an elite assault team.

The newly formed band of brothers endures rigorous training under Major Jones to push their endurance and sharpen their combat abilities. Jones’s watchful eye forces them to push past their limits. The brutal regime forges strong bonds among the team.

Their mission is revealed: parachute into occupied Norway to capture German radar technology that could alter the war. The stakes are laid bare as the team commits to this dangerous operation. They steel themselves for the harsh, unpredictable terrain ahead.

Norwegian immigrant Steinar Mortensen, now a US Marine Lieutenant, brings vital terrain knowledge, while spy Jensen becomes a key operative. Their addition strengthens the team’s capabilities for the perilous mission. The group grows more capable as they prepare to deploy.

Radar specialist Roger Rollright is recruited to assist with the technical objectives of the mission. The team’s mix of skill sets expands, aligning technical know-how with frontline combat readiness. The ensemble now includes Rains, Steinar, Jensen, Rollright, and Jones.

The commandos parachute into occupied Norway, kicking off their mission to seize the German radar technology. They confront immediate danger as they land in hostile territory. The operation tests their training from the very start.

The team engages in fierce gun battles while navigating treacherous terrain. They rely on their training and teamwork to push toward their objective. The pressure intensifies as German patrols close in on their position.

The extraction window is delayed, forcing the commandos to improvise and move toward neutral Sweden. They decide to fight their way across the snow-covered landscape rather than wait for rescue. The border becomes their critical escape route and the key to preventing capture.

Seeking a resupply, the team returns to a farm they had previously visited, only to discover the inhabitants were shot for aiding them. German pursuit tightens its grip as they realize they are cornered once more. The farm becomes a grim checkpoint in their escape.

The Germans capture Corporal Brightling alive, using him as leverage. They demand the commandos surrender in exchange for Brightling’s life. With German forces pouring into the area, the stakes and the danger are pushed to a breaking point.

Major Jones orders Rains and Steinar to run for the border while two teammates stay behind to provide cover. Those remaining at the farm hold their ground against the advancing Germans. The escape plan hinges on the two making it to the border while the others create a diversion.

Steinar is shot and killed during the pursuit, leaving Rains to face three advancing Germans with little ammunition. The moment tests his resolve to survive and complete the mission. He steels himself for a decisive last push toward safety and Sweden.

Jensen and Rollright kill three German soldiers, creating a critical window for the escaping pair. Their actions buy precious moments and shift the odds in favor of the survivors. The trio presses onward through the winter landscape toward the border.

With German pursuers closing in, the remaining two commandos and Jensen push toward neutral Sweden. They exchange fire as they navigate the treacherous terrain toward safety. The border represents both a literal and symbolic escape from capture.

The film’s last scene finds the surviving team members and Jensen standing on a hill, looking down into a snow-covered valley leading to Sweden. They have endured brutal conditions and heavy losses, yet they glimpse a hard-won hope for the war’s outcome. The moment underscores resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.