Once there, Hearn tells the chastized Cummings that the men who carried him on a stretcher did so out of love, and that the human spirit will always be too strong to be cowed by any terror imposed by other men. The survivors of the platoon, including Hearn, are able to reach headquarters.
Upon receiving the platoon's report, a subordinate of Cummings orders an immediate large-scale assault on the Japanese position, scoring a major victory despite Cummings' harsh skepticism. Hearn's men consider leaving him to die, as they can escape faster on their own, but continue carrying him despite the risk. He is killed in action, but his men accomplish their mission, relaying vital intelligence to headquarters. Croft presses onward with the remaining men. Some of the men retreat, carrying Hearn on a stretcher. This eventually leads to several deaths in the platoon, and Hearn himself is wounded. When Hearn considers abandoning the mission in the face of formidable Japanese opposition, Croft tricks him into underestimating the enemy.
Hearn's idealistic approach is contrasted with Croft's desire to win at all costs. Croft is a professional soldier with a reputation for cruelty. The platoon had originally been led by Sergeant Croft, who now must serve under Hearn. Hearn is transferred to lead an intelligence and reconnaissance platoon on a dangerous mission. Hearn expresses distaste for these views, preferring instead that soldiers should have mutual respect for one another, regardless of rank. The general believes that commanding officers should inspire fear in their subordinates in order to enforce discipline.
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