The story unfolds after the Battle Of Little Big Horn, and Randolph Scott portrays Captain Benson, who returns with his intended bride to his post under the command of Colonel Custer. However, Custer is absent; he had led the 7th Cavalry into battle against the Sioux at Big Horn and suffered a devastating defeat. Burdened by remorse and rumors questioning his bravery, Benson offers himself as leader for a perilous ex…