“This is Eagle-one. Unit in trouble, please respond and identify, over.” He paused for ten seconds, and then repeated the call.
After four attempts, the RTO in the First Platoon called, “Eagle-one, this is Eagle-niner. I thought I was able to make out Eagle-seven on that last transmission but it was too weak to be sure.”
“Roger, Eagle-niner, thanks.”
As the distant explosions continued, John attempted to reach Eagle-seven.
“Cotton Top, call HQ and let them know we’ve got a unit in trouble and it’s not responding,” Cap whispered. John continued his attempts to establish contact with the Second Platoon.
Suddenly, a cry for help interrupted the static on the radio. “Eagle-one, Eagle-one, we’re being mortared.”
“Who is being mortared? Please identify yourself!”
“My name is Ralph and I’m
