The mortar rounds had smashed the bug hole wide open, leaving tatters of what once had been an enemy machine g*n and its crew, revealing the passageway beyond. He threw another grenade down in case any defenders rushed to confront them. After it exploded, he slid his way down and dropped into a tunnel about high enough for him to stand upright in and wide enough for two people to walk side by side.
Flicking on the torch on his EVA suit, he peered left and right, scanning for any enemy soldiers. Second and Fourth platoons slipped into the corridor from their respective positions and readied themselves. Without a spoken order, they fixed their bayonets. All knew what would happen next should they run into any Nazi or Martian personnel.
Taking point, McCabe led the way down the passageway t
