Follow William as he sets out in Search of Glory only to discover that war brings pain, suffering, hunger, pestilence, and death. But, along the way he is wounded and meets a beautiful woman who nurses him back to health and wakes the passion that stirs within him even to the depth of his soul. Finally, as he nears the end of his trials, he realizes first hand the value of truth and justice. He also acquires a new and strong reverence for life that helps him to survive all the hardships of war he must endure in order to return home to the things he values most, family and his one true love, Ellen.