"In Another Country" narrates the story of life among one American soldier and 5 Italian soldiers who are going through physical therapy in a rehabilitation center in Milan, Italy. The American soldier rapidly notices differences in culture, as he is awarded a medal for his accidental injury during battle. On the other hand, the Italians have been awarded medals for their injuries made during battle.
Regardless of this difference, the American soldier notices that people are friendly towards him and act closely, trying to aid him. He concluded that there are no differences between men when they reach a point as drastic as receiving injuries.