A cheer rose from the crowd as the young soldiers congratulated each other.
“Furthermore, there were immense trails of blood leading away from this complex in all directions. Our sister companies will continue their patrols through the area and try to hunt the rest all down.
“Now, for the bad news. This battle has reduced our strength to a level that battalion doesn’t feel is effective. So – I know this is going to break your hearts – battalion is recommending that Alpha Company not return to the bush tomorrow.”
The crowd was ecstatic. Boony hats flew into the air and cries of joy drowned out the captain’s pleading voice. It took several minutes for the crowd to settle down before Captain Fowler could continue.
“Gentlemen! There must be a misunderstanding! I didn’t say we weren’t going
