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This film tells the story of the Canadian 21st Batallion as they prepared for the battle of Courcelette in WWI. Taking place in real time, the film follows Sgt. Reid as he gets his men ready for the impending battle. Not only must he prep his battalion, Sgt. Reid must also deal with the day-to-day difficulties of life in the trenches, including injuries, supply issues, and an underage recruit who has recently been sent into the front lines.