Forged in War, Crowned in Victory

The illegitimate son of General Charles Doyle, Yale Locke, is met with resistance when he rejoins the family. To save his mother and earn his place, Yale vows to become a general within five years. He heads to the borders and revolutionizes warfare with his advanced tactics. He even devises a novel technique to train soldiers. Yale proves his worth on the battlefield and rises through the ranks to become a legendary figure of his time.