History of war

Chapter one

December 7, 1941

Today is a day America won't forget. The pearl harbor was bombed. Mom hasn't stopped crying and dad is planning to enlist soon. If I were old enough mom would let me enlist but my 18th birthday isn't for another 2 weeks. Diana is worried about David, but he isn't based out of pearl harbor. We aren't quite sure where he is, but I think he's in Texas. We are all just hoping he isn't hurt. I can't believe I'm so close to enlisting! I want to fight for the country. Carol doesn't want me to enlist. She says she's going to miss me too much. She's says: "Darrias, I love you, and I love this country, but people die in war! I don't love the thought of you dying." She's so sweet! I think when I turn 18 I'll ask her to marry Me! Mom loves her! Dad think she'd make an excellent wife, and eventually, mother. I can't wait to ask her to spend the rest of my life with me. There's only a few months left until I graduate high school. Once I graduate I am hopefully going to be deployed and I hope they send me to Germany. I'll show that son of a b***h, Hitler what it means to have an army after you. I'd shove my foot right up his ass. He doesn't deserve to be remembered. I hope he falls off his balcony into a pit of hungry hyenas. God I hate that filthy communist.

December 8, 1941

We got a letter from David today. He would have written it at least 2 weeks ago but mom was happy to hear from him. Diana is anxious to know if he's alright, but dad says he'll be fine. Dad went to enlist today, but he was declined due to his age. He isn't that old though, 49, but I guess seeing as he is almost 50 that could be a liability. God I hope David is safe. 13 days until I can enlist. I'm getting nervous. What if they don't let me enlist? What are my liabilities? I don't know of any, but they defiantly will look for as many as possible. Tonight I am having dinner with Carol and her family. I'm going to ask her father if I can marry her. I've never been so nervous in my life. I can't wait to tell David my plan. I hope he's ok. Everyone is so worried about him. We haven't gotten any telegrams yet so I guess that's a good sign. No news is good news right?

December 9, 1941

Last night was a disaster. Not only did I spill the lemonade all over the chicken, but on my way into her house I didn't see the last step and tripped and fell flat on my face. I have never been so embarrassed in my life. Carol thought my nerves were cute... I was humiliated. I did however get permission to ask Carol to marry Me! I'm going to propose to her at graduation. Our last names are right after each other in the order that we get our diplomas so I'll go out, get mine and wait at the end of the erm... hand-shake-line and once she gets to me I'll get down on one knee and ask her to be mine for the rest of my life. I can't wait! Grandma said she'll give me her old engagement ring and dad said he'll give me his. My beat man will be David and my other grooms men will be: Howard, Peter and Keith. I don't know who Carol will pick for her brides maids but I'm guessing she's going to have, her sister, Karen be her maid of honor.

December 10, 1941

Given the fact that the U.S. has declared war, I don't think I'm going to wait any longer to enlist. Tomorrow I am going to the recruitment center outside the cinema. I'll be mom's second military son. 2 blue stars in the window. I only pray they stay blue.

December 11, 1941

I am the newest member of unit 749! I had to lie on my papers about my age but only by a month. I leave for basic training May 30th 1942. I haven't told this to Carol yet. I know she'll be upset with me but I'm doing my civic duty. I'm not willing to give up my freedom for comfort and I'll be sure to let those Japanese know that.