Opposing his commanding officer's decision to attack a group of innocent Indians and wipe them out, Lt. Frank Hewitt leaves his post and heads home to Texas. He knows that the attack will send all of the tribes on the warpath and he wants to forewarn everyone. He gets a chilly reception back home however. With most of the men away having enlisted in the Confederate army Frank, a Union officer, is seen by the local women as a traitor. He convinces them of the danger that lies ahead and trains them to repel the attack that will eventually come.
During the Civil War, Lieutenant Rocky G. Cannon is left in command of a remote fort in the Arizona Territory. His men desert him to join the Confederacy, leaving him with only a handful of women, including the local school teacher. Cannon must find a way to defend the fort against an impending Apache attack with this unlikely garrison. The film blends humor and action as he trains the women to operate the fort's cannons.
The Guns of Fort Petticoat was met with a mixed to generally positive reception, particularly for its lighthearted approach to the Western genre. While some critics found its blend of comedy and action formulaic, many appreciated Audie Murphy's performance and the film's overall entertaining nature. Audiences enjoyed the novelty of female soldiers defending a fort, contributing to its moderate success.
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The film was originally intended to be a more serious drama, but was reworked into a comedy with more lighthearted elements to appeal to a broader audience.
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