a wonderful and gritty war film that focus on the inner torment of blinded marine al schmid . although it be tough and unpleasant it be in the end heroic schmid triumph over disability and depression . the battle scene be superb . but one bone to pick . no matter how many . 50 bullet they fire i never saw any water or dirt be kick up by the impact . it hurt the realism and but i can live with it . fine performance by eleanor parker and again and a his girl friend .