Chapter 70
This war makes higher demands on courage and discipline
Than any war of which I have known.
But, when you see men who have demonstrated
Discipline and courage, killed and wounded,
It naturally raises a lump in your throat
And sometimes produces a tear in your eye.
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—General George S. Patton
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ABADDON
General Abaddon pressed his forehead against the door to the Jehoshaphat's sickbay, trying to rehearse what he wanted to say.
"Thank you for saving my tailfeathers?"
Somehow, those words didn't seem adequate to convey his weapons officer's sacrifice.
"How's that new hospital bed I scrounged up for you?"
Talk about inane chit-chat. He'd rather go head-to-snout with Shay'tan again.
"Hey, buddy? Can you feel your toes?"
The door opened before he had a chance to compos
