When his efforts to capture Chiricahua Apache chief War Eagle fail , he orders Hazard into Mexico to cajole the Indian chief into surrendering .
Soon after a new commander , Major General Alexander Quaint , ( James Gregory ) , takes charge .
When Alexander Quaint 's efforts to capture Chiricahua Apache chief War Eagle fail , Alexander Quaint orders Hazard into Mexico to cajole the Indian chief into surrendering .
Soon after a new commander , Major General Alexander Quaint , ( James Gregory ) , takes charge .