Small unit of British soldiers is surrounded on the hilltop during the Korean War. Trapped by Chinese forces they have no other option than fight to the last.
British special forces in North Africa prepare for another raid behind enemy lines, but the choice of people involved puts the whole operation in the risk.
During World War 2 American translator, who so far avoided any combat duty, is sent to New Hebrides Islands, where British are preparing a special operation that could save a lot of American soldiers. This time combat is inevitable.
Survivors of cross-Pacific flight end up on seemingly diserted island, but soon they discover that jungle around them is filled with strange and mysterious phenomena.