This is not a new plot by any means. This has been used on the big screen with Kirk Douglas in the staring role. What makes this episode interesting is seeing Brian Keith and Ben Johnson at work. Brian Keith dusts off his role as mentor to the greenhorn. He excelled in this role teaching Steve McQueen in "Nevada Smith", and does it again here too. While not the best in the series, it is better with Brain Keith and Ben Johnson on the payroll. I would liked to have seen Ben Johnson with a larger role, but the plot formula did not leave him much room.
Review of Duel at Shiloh
