Alistair. is a serious young man studying at St Andrews University when war breaks out. At first refusing to take part in the war, he soon becomes embroiled in danger and develops an unbreakable bond with his new gangster friend, Spider. Calum. is a brash contrast to Alistair. Having stolen Alistair's fiancee, he goes on to excel in the vicious fortunes of war, clawing his way up through promotions and entirely unafraid in battle. Derek. is at university when the war starts; his hopes of marrying Alistair's sister, Hilary, are soon dashed. Over the course of the war he takes to the skies and...