A conscientious objector from the hills of Tennessee, Alvin York must first reconcile his religious beliefs with his country’s call to arms. Once in France, York and his comrades quickly learn the brutal realities of trench warfare. Ordered to make a charge across no-man’s land between the opposing armies, York’s actions against overwhelming odds earn him a place among the pantheon of American heroes. Topics: Civil War, Conquering Your Fears, Psychology of War, Consequences of Lying
