To Hell and Back

Part 22

S- As the group decides to head out one glance at the town they were in was a very good picture of war. Deserted streets, half destroyed buildings, scattered frozen bodies, and gunfire in every consistent in the distance.

"The Germans have really done a number on this place.... I'm of the impression its not a fight they can keep up particularly not if the Americans take a more....proactive approach to Germany", Kara said.

"Its likely to happen....we are more focused on dealing with Japan right now....but the fact we are even here now just confirms we plan on facing Germany as well", John muttered, "Bah....we should just bring overwelming retribution to Japan and be done with it....let Europe handle Europe's problems".

"Well.... I'm certainly glad your not someone making decisions John", Kara said with a roll of her eyes.

Jarrod seemed to think for a moment.

"Easy you two we're all allies here....besides not sure how significant it is having America join the fight.... I mean it definitely helps...but really from my point of view...Germany is shooting itself in the foot....fighting a war on two fronts is historically a bad idea.....not to mention of all times to invade Russia winter is probably not the ideal time", Jarrod said.

Z- At the suggestion of 'overwhelming retribution', Toki shoots John a small glare, likely not amused by the thought of his people being wiped out, despite his current associations.

"You're not wrong, Jarrod. Most of those in command aren't exactly the most coherent... I mean, it would be easy enough to drop troops into England, Göring had elite paratroopers under his command, but he just sat on them. Not to mention the planning failures here, and elsewhere... Perhaps it's for the best most of high command is incompetent." Manny says, shrugging.

"...Perhaps keep the chatter to a minimum until we get there... between Richthofen and Tokihiro's accents, I'm not too excited about the possibility of being fired on by my own." Vlad interrupts, either being genuine, or not wanting to think of the alternative of a coherent enemy.

S- John of course noticed the glare that Toki shot him, but paid it little mind. He saw that as the best way to end the little spat he had seen time and time again through history where a huge display of force put an end to a conflict quicker.

Jarrod gave a nod in agreement as he looked at Manny.

"Exactly its no different from the great War in a way.....lives thrown away and wasted while those in charge make questionable and bad decisions because its not their lives on the line", Jarrod said with a scoff, "Though I'll admit....this war has quite a bit more point than the last one.....regardless I'm content to watch the other side make bad decisions".

Kara nodded as she looked at everyone and waved them quiet.

"Agreed....stow it everyone....its probably best we don't make ourselves a victim of friendly fire", Kara said, "Do we know exactly which building it is Vlad?".

Z- "Yes, it's the largest building that's still mostly standing, with the large shell hole in the side." Vlad says, leading the way further into the town, and down a street that somehow looks like more of a wreck than the others, and towards a large building that almost looks abandoned, with no lights being visible inside. Gunfire could be heard nearby, from the next street over.