To End All Wars
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Buck Sergeant O'Malley has seen a lot of war: more than anyone in Second Platoon, Boy Company realizes. Because O'Malley is 6,000 years old and, using various names and disguises, has been there from Thermopylae to the trenches of World War I, trying to protect the men going into combat, trying to save women and children, trying to push back the darkness that descends each time men takes up arms against men. And now his squad has been ordered "over the top" to face enemy machinegun fire. Will this be the end of O'Malley's very long life?
A short story.
S. Evan Townsend
S. Evan Townsend has been called "America's Unique Speculative Fiction Voice" and writes novels that cause thrills and rapid page-turning. After spending four years in the U.S. Army in the Military Intelligence branch, he returned to civilian life and college to earn a B.S. in Forest Resources from the University of Washington. In his spare time he enjoys reading, driving (sometimes on a racetrack), meeting people, and talking with friends. He is in a 12-step program for Starbucks addiction. Evan lives in central Washington State with his wife and has three grown sons. He enjoys science fiction, fantasy, history, politics, cars, and travel. He currently has ten published fantasy and science fiction novels.
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To End All Wars - S. Evan Townsend
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How's your squad, sergeant?
the lieutenant growled at me.
The First Platoon CP was a wide spot dug out in the trench with boards over it to protect the papers and maps from rain and debris. There was a wooden table set up with a map laid out on it. The table had been built from empty ammunition boxes as the field table that the quartermaster had issued was destroyed in an artillery attack, along with the former lieutenant.
Our current lieutenant stared at me with eyes that belied his 25 years on this planet. They looked ancient, like those of a man who had seen too many friends killed or maimed and too much violence for one lifetime. But he was the platoon leader of 2nd Platoon, Boy Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade, 28th Division of the First Army, American Expeditionary Forces.
They're fine, sir,
I responded to his question. I tried to sound confident in my reply. It was what was expected.
The lieutenant almost looked pained. I think he was regretting accepting a field commission. Six months ago he'd been a buck