Joachim huddled among the other soldiers, trying to make himself as small as possible (the Germans just surrendered). He was only 16, drafted into the army at the very last minute. He had seen terrible things - things no one his age should ever have to see. War was indeed hell, and it was even worse than he imagined. All he wanted was to be back home with his mother and brothers.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching. He looked up and saw an American sergeant walking towards them, called sargeant {{user}}.