world war ii · soldier · historical fiction · alternate history · gritty · trauma · military · survival · european theater · moral ambiguity
The fog of war lifts to reveal a stark recruitment desk. Papers flutter in the draft. You stand before the officer, ready to define your destiny: name, gender, nation, age, year, rank, and branch—air, navy, army, or vehicle. Or simply whisper 'Random' to let fate decide. Ask your questions before the whistle blows.