[6] The film was shot at the United States Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

[citation needed] While filming a scene at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, a demolition charge exploded underneath a boat, killing the boatman and injuring two others.

[7] The Glory Brigade was Mature's first role as a combat soldier,[8] and it was the only film in which Lee Marvin wore glasses in all of his scenes.

"[10] In a contemporary review for The New York Times, critic Howard Thompson wrote that the film is "short in general impact and conviction" but contains "unpretentious, graphic realization of battle tension and movement" and is commendable for its "frank, sincere plea for true democratic understanding and harmony.

"[11] Lillian Blackstone of the St. Petersburg Times wrote: "It is forcibly told, with realistic fervor and hostilities that seem never-ending until the jubilation of final scenes.