Short Story

The ship won the battle, but they still had one problem to deal with, the captain’s passing. In the bulkhead, they found the first mate’s sword, they also found his watch. The crew took him to court and he plead not

“FIRE!” the captain screamed. The battle was at a draw with both the British and Americans firing volley after volley of lead at each other. The air was filled with smoke, the screams of dying men, and rumble of artillery near by. Then, all of a sudden the British pulled back and headed to their camp. The Americans were also heading back to their camp. The battle had started 2 days ago and both sides couldn’t break each other’s hold on the other. Both generals didn’t know what to do, but both vowed to never surrender.

“General, Sir. You have a small detachment of troopers from the 1st Nebraska all Volunteer Regiment who are fighting and refused to run or surrender.

ship was given an escort maybe they could have prevented the sinking from happening in the

For over hundreds of years men have lost their lives fighting for their country and what they believe in. Everyday, the battle ground is enhanced as technology proves to become more hi-tech throughout the many years of war known to man. Back in WWII, service members were not so reluctant to have the same luxuries as we do today during war. The least to say, a legend at his best, LT. Audie L. Murphy fought alongside with the 3rd Infantry Division with only one objective in mind. This battle, The One-Man Stand at Holtzwihr, is a memory to be told and a legend to be lived on.

The same soldier came and picked me up, I hugged and kissed my family goodbye. I was heartbroken but I was helping the union, defeat the rebels. I heard our front door shut behind me, and I promised myself that I was going to make it back. After 3 days of traveling we made it to the camp, and my canteen was empty. The general was there to greet me and told me the plan. I settled in for that night and ate dinner. It was definitely worst dinner I have ever had. I turned my lamp out and I snuggled next to my dog in the pup tent to keep warm than I was snug as a bug. It was a burdel cold night. Early that morning, soldiers woke up and most of them had frostbite on their fingers and

2nd Division troops dig in along a defensive line just north of the village of Lucy-le-Bocage. Marine Captain Lloyd Williams when advised to withdraw, replies, "Retreat, Hell! We just got here!" Capt. Williams would not survive the ensuing battle.

The battle of Normandy or D-day, is infamous within US Army history books. Today I will discuss the attack on Pointe du Hoc, which was the pivot point of “Operation Overload”. Soldiers from the US Army 2nd and 5th Ranger battalions were called upon to start this attack. Primarily the heroic actions and personal courage of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, will be today’s main topic. We will touch upon the German forces, actions that lead to the assault on Point du hoc, the days leading up to “D-Day”, 2nd Ranger Battalion’s main mission and other supporting actions that allow the story to unfold.

Once the outskirts were cleared out and no one was found there we continued down that road towards the town center and that church. As we closed in on the town we heard sporadic gun fire to the east. You could even hear the distinct sound of the Germans dreadful MG-42, which we have nicknamed “Hitler’s Buzz saw.” Once we heard that our Captain who leads our platoon yells for us to hurry to assist 6th platoon to our east.

It all started in camp Buna in early January. It was a frigid day with large snowflakes hitting my face. I got the order that we were falling back to Buchenwald. I was told to go get the prisoners in block 52. As I walked to the block I saw a man in the snow dead, he couldn’t be older than 18. My heart asked me why but I had to keep going. I could see the block as I walked around the corner of the

The men are pinned down in two directions. Ahead of them is German firepower; behind them is the fast moving tide. Pinned in the men are easy targets for the German gunners. Thousand of American solider is dead or wounded from German bombs as well as seasickness that weaken them before battle. The soldiers face incredible odds. The men continue their advance. They must pass two rows of barb wire before they can attack the German position. Getting through the first set of barbwire is relatively simple. The challenge is to cut through the second line 10 yards up the hill. The American Soldiers employ Bangalore torpedoes. The key for survival is speed the solider must bust through the wire quickly. They blow a hole through the barbwire and charge the hill. However waiting for them at the top of the hill are German gunners equipped with MG42 machine guns. The fearless men breakthrough German lines and neutralize the German gunners. This becomes the major turning point of the

When we got to Gettysburg this morning with all the men, a few of our scouts saw a bunch of Union cavalry, south of town, coming quickly. I bet we could have beat them right then and there, but Smith said to not initiate battle. We went back to Cashtown to face General A.P. Hill. Hill then sent his “best men” to go back and investigate. His “best men” included me, but none of my superiors. How embarrassing! We came back to let everyone know that there definitely would be a battle tomorrow. I am ecstatic that he chose me to go over my superiors. I’m assuming that there will be a battle tomorrow. More good news is that Smith is to weak to fight tomorrow! I will have the opportunity to lead my men to a victory at the battle of Gettysburg. I have to go consult with other generals about tomorrow’s plans. I’ll write you again tomorrow

BOOOOOM!!! Herd Andrew, shaking with fear on the landing craft. Taking a sip of alcohol while looking in the distance with his 16 other friends in Omaha Beach. Suddenly The doors slap hard on the sand opening entrance to the battle zone. BANG!!! BANG!!!!! Shot were fired too Andrew’s Landing boat .Andrew with fear grabbing his cross chain and kissing it and praying to god he doesn't die. The bullets from Nazis Killing 6 soldiers in the boat. Everyone jumped off the boat as Fast as they would like a waterfall. Andrew and his Brother john took cover with the rest of soldiers barriers with holes in while having rain of bullets pouring down on them.

Meanwhile, General Krell was preparing his droids for battle. He told the droid commander, “I need you to prepare your troops and be ready to move out. We are going to attack the enemy swiftly so the won’t be a threat to us anymore.”

was a big wave. The wave hit the boat. The boat started to capsize then the next