Anderson, Baker, and Johnson are shot down while catching a ride in a helicopter, which explodes just after it hits the ground. They are unhurt but the pilot is dead, and VC soldiers are firing at their position. Zeke manages to kill all of the VC but one, who escapes. With the fighting over for the present, they begin the long trek back to base, all the while being hunted by the VC. The enemy group is led by Trang, a man who wants to kill the Americans for revenge. The three Americans stumble upon a village of Montagnards who have been wiped out, all but a pregnant woman who is dying... and does just as the child is born. Anderson is adamant about leaving the baby behind, but Johnson and Baker consider that move barbaric. Anderson ends up taking care of the baby and forming the strongest bond. Meanwhile, Goldman is out looking for Zeke and the others. Back in the jungle, Anderson risks his life to get milk for the baby and keeps the child from being killed. In a heated exchange of gun

여단 사령부로 가던 앤더슨 중사와 베이커 그리고 존슨은 헬기로 이동하던 중 피격을 당하게 된다. 적진에서의 전투 도중 트랑이라는 베트콩의 아들을 죽이게 되고, 복수심에 불타는 트랑은 많은 피해를 감수하며 앤더슨 일행을 끝까지 추격한다.

Anderson, Baker und Johnson werden beschossen und müssen sich ihren Weg zurück ins Lager erkämpfen. Verfolgt werden sie von Trang, dem Führer einer Vietkong-Einheit

Anderson, Baker et Johnson sont pris dans une fusillade et retournent à leur base, poursuivis par un groupe de Viêt-congs dirigés par Trang. En chemin, ils rencontrent une femme qui accouche avant de mourir, leur laissant un bébé sur les bras. Anderson, réticent au départ, accepte d'emmener le bébé avec eux...