Over The Top
– “Seems a bit inhuman, doesn’t it?” replies George.
– “No…” answers Sergeant Wilkes, “He’s right. If we don’t kill them now, they’ll kill us when we try to get back to our own lines.”
– “How do we…uh, go about doing this?” retorts George.
– “A couple of grenades should do the trick,” you pipe in.
You motion for the Germans to lay down on their stomachs. Stepping out of the dugout, you and Sergeant Wilkes take out a couple of grenades from your pack, pull the pins out, count to three, then throw them inside the dugout.
The three of you take to your feet and, seconds later, a series of shattering explosions destroys the dugout and its hapless occupants.
– “Quick lads!” shouts Sergeant Wilkes, “No time to waste! Let’s get out of here before all hell breaks loose!”
The three of you swiftly climb over the parapet, sling your rifles behind your backs, then disappear into the night.