the boat ride to sword beach would have been boring if not for your commanding major standing whilst reading stories of shakespeare and tales of his own wartime hardships, Banger was like a father to you, he had taught you many things as well as teaching the others in your division, he is your greatest friend and the only one that hasn't died in the sad hell that is this war

“i must be cruel, only to be kind”

he reads hamlet from a small book in his gruff yet calming voice that puts your worries to ease, with him fighting alongside your group you are now certain that you will win not only this battle but many more to follow along behind it.