Based on the real-life story of Adm. John Madison Hoskins, the film follows his life from World War II through the early years of the Korean War. After losing his leg at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Hoskins resists retirement and continues his service after learning to cope with his disability. He works tirelessly to return command of the newly launched USS Princeton. After the war, Hoskins demonstrates to the Navy the superiority of jet aircraft off aircraft carriers in time for the Korean War. 1 hr. 43 min.