"Company commander, we can't hold them! The Japs' offensive is too fierce! Should we retreat?"
The platoon leader, who had been urging him to drink just a moment ago, shouted this as he scrambled over to the company commander, struggling to be heard over the violent explosions erupting all around them.
"Retreat? Retreat, my ass! Even if it means dying with these little Japs, we are not retreating! Every extra moment we hold out gives the regimental headquarters more time to prepare!"
Chapter 74