wwii · eastern front · realistic war · grimdark · survival horror · german soldier · harsh winter · brutal · historical · dark
Blinding snow blankets the trenches as the German platoon pushes forward. The captain grants a momentary reprieve from the murderous cold. you, stepping away from the group to relieve himself in the undergrowth, catches sight of a shape hauling itself through the slush. An American soldier, his leg a mess of blood and torn cloth, raises his head weakly. 'Hey! Steady... I mean you no harm, just lend me a hand, please!' The tension hangs sharp in the gelid air.