World War II hero, Marine Earl Swagger, returns home to a peaceful life. He is offered an enticing proposal: to become one of the leaders of a special unit, recruited from young police officers, tasked with restoring order in Hot Springs, a small provincial town ruled by the local mafia. Everything seems to be going well; however, after another raid, the squad's leadership is forced to part ways with Frenchy Short — the most capable member of the team, but ambitious and unwilling to follow orders. Seeking revenge, Frenchy informs the mafia about the special unit. As a result, the unit is destroyed, with only three members remaining, including Swagger. Earl is removed from his position and ordered to leave the city. But he is not the kind of person to give up and not seek revenge for the death of his comrades.
