Sahara

An American sergeant commanding the M3 Lee tank Lulu Belle, Gunn is resourceful and stubborn, willing to bend rules to save his crew. He fights to buy time, negotiates with the enemy, and keeps the group moving toward a fragile safety. His leadership is pragmatic and often contested, but his primary aim is to keep everyone alive.

A British doctor who serves as the group's medical anchor and moral compass. Halliday provides calm, practical guidance and tends wounds, helping to stabilize the group under duress. He fosters order and pushes for careful decisions rather than rash heroics.

A British Sudanese soldier who joins the group and proves quietly brave and loyal. Tambul is willing to put himself at risk to protect others, and he actively engages in the pursuit of the escaping German pilot. His death marks a profound sacrifice that deepens the group's resolve.

An Italian prisoner who travels with the group, contributing to the shared struggle. He acts decisively at moments to alert Gunn, but he is killed by German fire while trying to warn the others. His fate underscores the peril faced by prisoners of war in the desert.

A downed Luftwaffe pilot who becomes part of the tense cat-and-mouse dynamic. He resists capture and tries to escape, escalating the danger for the group. His eventual fate comes at the hands of Tambul’s pursuit.

A bitter and embittered member of the group who latches onto a ruthless solution to delay the attackers. He assassinates the German commander to create an opening for the Allied survivors, but is himself killed by a sniper upon returning to his side. His actions reveal the moral ambiguities faced in war.

One of the remaining Allied survivors who sticks with Gunn through the ordeal. Bates contributes to disarming the German forces during the final stand and shares in the harsh reality of survival. He embodies the perseverance of the troops under fire.