We Were Soldiers chronicles the true story of the first American battle in Vietnam during the 1960s. Although the battle for civil rights waged on back in the United States, black and white fought together on the battlefield.

In this scene, Colonel Moore (Mel Gibson) and Sergeant Plumley (Sam Elliott) are training a group of young lieutenants and their men for the battle ahead. After an intense hike in full army gear in the hot and humid mid-summer weather, the soldiers stop for a rest. They are tired, sweaty, and sore.

Second Lieutenant Jack Geogehegan (Chris Klein) notices the grimace on Private First Class Willie Godboldt's face caused by his badly blistered feet.

The young Lieutenant says, "Godboldt, take your boots off. Everyone, take your boots off, your socks too."

Then the Lieutenant squats down next to Godboldt, an African American private, and holds up his bloody, blistered feet for closer inspection.

"I want you to draw fresh socks from supply," the Lieutenant orders, "and keep your feet dusted with powder."

He pats the private on the knee, then says to the rest of the company, "Everyone check each other's feet like Godboldt and me."

Standing at a distance, Colonel Moore witnesses the scene. He turns to his Sergeant and says, "Now, that man's a leader."

"Yes, sir," Sergeant Plumley replies.

Lieutenant Geogehegan models servant-leadership, later giving his life in an attempt to rescue a wounded soldier.

Warning: there is profanity right before the clip begins

Content: Rated R for war violence and language

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