With Billy Nelson wounded and sent home, Saunders could use an experienced replacement. The new man should be an easy fit, but something isn't quite right. Perhaps he, too, has been wounded by the war.

Still struggling with his emotional loss, Saunders has to keep his head focused on the war as he leads his men on a patrol. ***My apologies for the lateness. Dealing with a bit of a medical issue, so things might not be on time for a little while. Bear with me, and thanks for being loyal readers.

Sergeant Saunders is struggling with his loss as he returns to his unit and his men, needing to somehow get his head back into the war.

Saunders leaves the little English town of Boddington, struggling with his grief, shock and pain. This story picks up where the series episode The Furlough ends.

The squad has been taken prisoner, and it's up to Kirby and an injured Saunders to work together to find a way to free them.

Once again, Sergeant Saunders finds himself depending on Kirby to help him get the squad out of a seemingly impossible situation. ***This is my 50th published story***

Saunders' and the squad's simple mission to clear a small hamlet grows more complicated...and dangerous...with each passing minute.

Once again Sergeant Saunders discovers that war...as well as life...can be both complicated and brutal. ***This is my 50th story written***

The squad's position seems pretty bleak, especially since it looks like Private Price may be their only hope.

The squad is given a tough mission. What will it cost to complete it?

After a few days of rest, Saunders is given an unusual assignment that could very well turn deadly.

Saunders is unexpectedly handed a major mission that threatens to overwhelm him and place scores of lives in danger. With so much at stake, the sergeant intends to succeed...no matter what. ***Happy 4th of July***

In spite of Saunders' misgivings, the sergeant seems to be inevitably headed toward fulfilling Kirby's prediction.

First squad seems to be getting one "easy" patrol after another that never turn out quite that easy...especially for Saunders. ***In remembrance on this 78th anniversary of D-Day.

intersection - the act of intersecting; the point at which two lines meet and cross, for example, the point or place where two streets or two lives cross

Conlan Carter, who played the second version of Doc in the series, mentions "The Look" in a few interviews. In his case he's referring to the oft used close up of his face when someone is asking about the status of a patient. I took a different spin on the "look". That from the person asking. This a poor, but heartfelt tribute to the men and women who served, and continue to serve.

With half of First squad still missing and working their way back through German territory, Lieutenant Hanley and the rest of the squad wait anxiously for word of their fates.

With his men all scattered across German territory, Saunders concentrates on bringing a wounded Kirby back safely to Allied lines.

Deep behind enemy lines, Saunders must find a way to get all of his men back safely to Allied territory

Trapped in No Man's Land protecting one of his men, Saunders must figure a way for both of them to make it out safely...or die trying.

After a long stretch of nonstop fighting, Saunders and his squad just want a shower, hot food and some much needed rest. But yet another patrol comes up for the weary soldiers.

The squad goes into battle, but behind the lines another struggle is taking place.

Saunders has problems coming at him from every direction. He needs to think and act quickly to keep his men safe, but this time there just might be too many problems for the sergeant to overcome.

After an uneventful patrol, First squad has a few hours of welcome down time as they wait for the rest of Second platoon to catch up to them. But that doesn't mean that all is peaceful and quiet for Saunders and his men.

It has been three weeks since Grady Long was killed, and Saunders is finally going to open the box Grady left for him.