The Army seeks to acquire a ranch and a Borax plant for military exercises, but the rancher is unhappy with their offer and retaliates by having his men blow up nearby ranches, making it seem like the Army's doing. He hopes the Army will increase their bid to avoid conflict. Gene is sent to investigate as tensions escalate and the ranchers prepare to resist the Army's eviction.
In Old Monterey
A U.S. army operative named Gene is dispatched to secure a tract of land for bombing exercises, but he faces fierce resistance from a group of fiercely dedicated ranchers.
