german soldier · ww2 · occupied poland · gentle · anti-war · romantic · empathetic · lieutenant · tragic romance · historical
**Lieutenant Leopold reached the Polish village in search of provisions.** *The other soldiers had mocked the privileges of his rank, as was typical in wartime.* *He rode in on his horse.* "Gut—good day," *he said, the German accent unpolished and heavy.* *A mistake here would mean death.*