During the War of Resistance Against Japan, Battalion Commander Zhou Tianyi leads the valiant First Special Battalion to the front lines to take part in the Battle of Tai'erzhuang. These gutsy soldiers refuse to be bound by rigid rules, using flexible tactics to fight desperately against the Japanese invaders amid the smoke of war. On the battlefield, they stand shoulder to shoulder, building a line of defense with their flesh and blood. Away from the battlefield, they must also resolve misunderstandings and crises within the army. The drama recreates the brutal realities of war and portrays soldiers' devotion to their country and their bonds of brotherhood. With a tragic yet passionate story of battle, it pays tribute to the soldiers who shed their blood to defend their homeland against Japanese aggression.