A tiny European duchy on the verge of being wiped off the map finds a way to save its treasury by declaring war on the United States and surrendering immediately. The plan is simple: Lose the war, tap into American aid funds, and live in prosperity. Jack Arnold presents a timeless comedy that blends this absurd premise with all the hysteria of the Cold War era. Things go completely off the rails when a handful of soldiers—clad in medieval armor and armed with bows and arrows—set foot on the streets of New York City. Those empty, eerie New York streets—where residents have fled to shelters due to a nuclear drill—now serve as a haven for this bizarre invading army. The film is a sharp example of satire targeting the nuclear paranoia of the era and the hollow arrogance of global politics. Combining the absurdity of war with the ridiculousness of military ceremonies, the film offers viewers a cleverly crafted experience that pokes fun at the political climate of the time.