Because of the arrival of the recruits, the training procedures were changed, from simple early marching, queues, and shooting range target shooting, to later including military parades, field training, and night training. It is said that this was an order from Colonel Zinke himself, and he told Captain Winters that this was to allow the recruits to integrate better and faster into their respective companies.

But this obviously displeased some of the veterans in Company E. They complained all the time, even with the recruits, and thought they were the ones who made the difference.

"There's always a chance to give the damn newbies a little bit of color." Malachi gritted his teeth and complained to his brothers gathered around him after a training session.

"Don't talk about that, think about us before!" Lip wanted to play the role of a good old man, "Think about how Sauber treated us before, but in fact, this is not a bad thing for the recruits. They've got to get used to the company! ”

White shook his head and smiled, "No, it should be that they need to adapt to us." If the recruits can't adapt to us masters, they will obviously be rectified by the masters. As he spoke, he laughed weirdly.

But Landowan is different, he cares about recruits, so he has some opinions about what everyone has to say, so he shook his head at White and said, "They are just like us before." If they do not mature their childish and impulsive minds sooner, then they will be enough to bear on the battlefield in the future, and our war will begin. ”

Everyone looked at the recruits who were standing far away, talking together. The feeling was both novel and familiar, and they reminded the veterans of Company E of their old days. But that's in the past after all, and the veterans are more angry and even abusive about the low-level mistakes made by the recruits in training.

Today's veterans and recruits don't even move together at all, and even in training, the gap is palpable. The veterans appear to be arrogant, while the recruits seem helpless, and this estrangement is directly manifested in the training, that is, Winters loses his temper again and again in the company. This is very rare for a person whose surname is not violent but appears to be kind.

Summer nights in Aldeburn can sometimes be humid. The low clouds in the sky make the whole atmosphere very oppressive and stuffy, and such weather always makes people easy to become irritable and restless.

The sound of the boots stepping on the grass was clear and restless at night.

"Big Bull, remember how you complained to Captain Winters during one of your marches in Tacoya?" Luz smiled beside Landowman, "Lieutenant Sauber hates us, sir!" Lutz mimicked Landowman's voice in the ranks.

"You're really underwhelmed!" Landowman slapped Luz's helmet, his mouth cracked, and he laughed slightly.

But Lutz's words made everyone laugh.

"It's funny!" Miller smiled at Hefflang next to him, "He's got a lot of humor!" ”

Although his voice was low, he was heard by Goneri, who was alone in the distance. He snorted at Miller and said, "Hey, you, what were you laughing at just now?" Do you think that's ridiculous? ”

Miller was stunned for a moment, and then stammered unnaturally, "Yes...... I'm sorry, Sergeant! ”

Gernelly sneered at him, "Remember, man, don't try to read your squad leader's jokes, Sergeant Randolphin is the most heroic guy in the company, and it's your luck to follow him!" ”

"Yes, thank you, Sergeant!" Miller nodded, then glanced quietly at Landowman.

Landowman couldn't help but smile at Gunairy, "That's enough, Gunare, I think they've learned their lesson!" ”

"It's better to do it!" Goneri nodded.

Parks walked at the head of the group, and suddenly there was a feeling that made him feel familiar, and after talking, he looked back at the team and smiled, "Guys, does this remind you of anything?" Remember Takoya? ”

The team burst into laughter.

"What's so funny about that?" Parks gave in slightly, and then marched with his brothers from the side of the line. He didn't understand why these guys were laughing.

"You're too sluggish, Lieutenant!" White laughed, "We've already discussed what you just said. It does make us feel familiar, it's just that you're late. ”

Parks was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Yes, that's what I mean." This is indeed familiar to Tacoya. There was no Landorman's complaint and Captain Winters' sympathy for him. ”

"That's not sympathy, Lieutenant!" Landowman discerned, "Captain Winters, that's my reward!" ”

"Yes, I remember, there is no Sauber here!" "That's the most important difference, Lieutenant, do you say?" That's what we did just now. ”

Parks nodded, "You're right!" ”

"Also, you were a sergeant then, and now you're a lieutenant, sir!" Malachi suddenly interjected, and everyone laughed. This is not their jealousy of Parks, but a heartfelt respect.

The whole team suddenly seemed relaxed. Although the weather is still very stuffy and a little breathless, this kind of dialogue that appropriately adjusts the atmosphere has always been a good way for the brothers of E Company to decompress.

"The lieutenant is really impressive!" Miller whispered to Heflang, "It is said that he is the fastest promoted in the entire Airborne Force. Especially in Normandy. I had read about him in the morning newspaper, and to be honest, it made me excited to be in his platoon! ”

"Me too!" Hefflang glanced at Parks, then whispered, "He's a hero, a lot of people say that." Now it seems that he is quite approachable. ”

At this time, a voice came from behind them, "Boy, are you talking about the lieutenant?" ”

"Ahh ”

Obviously agreeing with them, Goneri nodded at them, "What you hear and see is the truth. You should be glad you weren't assigned to any other company. And it's your luck that you're in the row. If you're a little luckier in the future and follow the lieutenant on a mission, you'll have a lot to gain. ”

"Yes, that's exactly what we thought!" Miller nodded earnestly.

In fact, Miller is telling the truth, without any pretense psychology. Parks' deeds were reported in many newspapers in the United States. The pursuit of heroes makes them treat Parks almost like God. It's just that it's a kind of worship, which is a little different from the respect that the veterans of Company E have for Parks, because they all have feelings formed in bloody battles.

Winters didn't check everyone's kettles during the night march, such perverted things were not something he could do. But the old brothers of Company E kept doing this, trying not to drink water during the night march. But the recruits clearly couldn't help it. They always have to open the kettle and drink half or all of the water.

"You'd better not drink water!" Winters just admonished them.

And the strict requirements for these recruits are indeed done by every non-commissioned officer in E Company. Another time a recruit drank half of the water in his kettle, and poured the other half out, Sergeant Martin became angry. He lashed out at the recruit and ordered him to march again that night.

This caused many recruits to start complaining. From the unconditional obedience to the veterans at the beginning, to the complaints from time to time, they obviously have a resistance to the veterans, always thinking that they are not getting along with them, and finding fault.

"What should I do?" When Winters was in the company, he couldn't help but bring up this question, and it seemed very nerve-wracking, in fact, if there was discord in the barracks, then going to the battlefield in the future would be tantamount to looking for death.

"It's normal!" Wales didn't seem to care too much, "That's how a lot of veterans and recruits relate. Those old guys have fought, they have killed, and they are very angry. Naturally, the recruits had to endure some reproaches from them. ”

Winters frowned, "Harry, that's not what you should have said. We're going to get that out of now. Otherwise, we will reap the consequences! ”

"Don't look at me, I don't have anything to do!" Nickerson spoke with a wine glass every time. When he saw Winters looking over, he quickly turned his head and took a sip of wine.

"Pikak?" Winters set her sights on him.

Pikak was obviously unprepared, he didn't expect Winters to ask him for his idea, he couldn't help but stammer, "Sir, I obey your arrangement in this matter, and I will resolutely carry it out to the end." ”

"Wow!" Nickerson whistled, then pointed at Pikak and smiled, "Lieutenant, I knew you were going to please your superiors." ”

Pikak shrugged his shoulders, smiled, and said no more.

"Buck, what about your opinion?"

Compton was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "I think the veterans should take those recruits to the military service club to have some drinks together, or go to the bar, so that they can exchange feelings better." Wasn't that how we used to communicate? Isn't it good? Compton spread his hands and smiled, "That's all I can think of, you know, I'm not very good at socializing!" ”

"So which of you told me where Parks was?" Winters glanced at a few of them and said sullenly. These guys either don't have ideas or they're crazy ideas.

"In his platoon, it seems that he has been planning something recently, and he doesn't come to the company unit often." Wales shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe he's looking for ways to improve his relationship with the recruits." ”

"Harry, go find him. He must have something to do! Winters smiled at Wales, "I hope you don't let me down!" ”

(To be continued)