Most soldiers follow, some lead.
It is a cautionary tale of missed opportunities, tragic betrayal, and incredible bravery..
Based on historical events and real people, A War Too Far is the story of The Deer Team and their operations against the Japanese Army near the end of World War II. or so they think.
They form an unshakeable bond...
Now, they fight side-by-side in the mountains of Northern Indochina.
Promises are made.
The Americans need his help to defeat their common enemy.
History knows him as Ho Chi Minh.
His followers call him Uncle.
Hoo.
The Americans call him Mr.
The Viet Minh have a revered leader.
They fight to free their country from the tyranny of foreign invaders, first the French, and now the Japanese.
Some are communists; all are patriots.
Their mission is to find, supply, and train America\'s allies - the Viet Minh.
Sergeant Rene Granier is the sniper in an elite unit of OSS operatives known as The Deer Team.
Silent and invisible, his prey never sees him coming and never hears the bullet that kills them.
He can survive for weeks in the harshest jungle.
Missing is for shavetails and greenhorns.
He doesn\'t miss.
When the crosshairs of his rifle\'s scope settle, a life ends.
Judging is for others.
He doesn\'t judge.
He is a breed apart.
This one hunts...
Most soldiers follow, some lead