American soldier serving under Patton's command during frontline operations.
A fellow soldier who experiences the same recurring nightmare as Marco. His matching identification of communist leaders in the dream helps persuade Army Intelligence to investigate.
Not mentioned in the provided plot summary.
Corporal and frontline combatant who demonstrates steadfast leadership and endurance during the intense PVA counterattacks.
A Black Army veteran and Engineer topography specialist whose patrol is sent to a Japanese-held island in the South Pacific. After a firefight leaves him unable to walk, he confronts his fear of being an outsider in treatment with an Army psychiatrist. His friend Finch's death weighs heavily on him, and he later agrees with Mingo to go into business as a civilian.
The antagonistic witch doctor of the Nagasu tribe who views the jungle medics as a threat. He orchestrates attacks on the visitors, hypnotizes an assistant to kill Jane, imprisons Tarzan, and ultimately commits suicide after accidentally drinking the poison his henchman stole.
Corporal Thompson is an African American Army medic and the sole survivor of his platoon. Other soldiers question his loyalty and claim he separated intentionally, but he remains with Zack's patrol. Thompson helps sustain the group medically and follows Zack's order to heal the captured enemy prisoner so the man can be interrogated.
A sergeant in Benson's platoon, Killian remains behind to cover the unit's rear during the advance. He is killed by infiltrators after absentmindedly filling his helmet net with flowers, and Montana takes his place to lure the attackers into the open.
Black blinded veteran at the hospital. Larry initially offends him with a racial slur, but they later reconcile when Larry sincerely apologizes at the train station.
A kindly American military policeman, Hanks blocks the Graubachs when they pursue Erika after trying to recruit her for their brothel. Later, while processing passport applications, he remembers their earlier encounter, removes Erika's prostitute registration, and gives her the papers she needs to leave for the United States.
Zeke Ward is the janitor at the Poppy Club and becomes a friend of John Patterson. After Clem Wilson murders Zeke’s young daughter as a warning to the reformers, John seeks him out and confronts Tanner at his home. Zeke ultimately persuades John to abandon vigilante revenge.
James Edwards has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Patton Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Home of the Brave, Blood and Steel, The Killing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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