Betrayed by a dubious minister, the celebrated warriors of the Yang family are killed by the army of King Hsia of the West. Two generals who escaped from the massacre recount the terrible news to the 14 Yang widows and daughters, led by the Great Dame, She Tai Chun. Deeply saddened but equality disgusted the amazons are determined to leave for the front and defend their country – as well as avenge the members of their family – with a new army composed primarily of women.