We need a better way to make money. Other than growing and selling crops.
The next day. Ryan went into town to buy seeds for his farm.
Are you going to let your country die?!
Fight for your Country!
That could work.
Hey Mr. Jacob I need some advice. Is joining the military a good idea?
What!
You can't do that. Do you realize what could happen to you? Though there are some benefits, it's danger-
I knew there were benefits. It's settled then, I'm joining the military!
Ryan returned home to give his family the news.
Alright men! Today you are going to run down this road until you can"t run anymore!
WHAT!
Thanks man. Your not too bad yourself. The name's Michael Ross. And you are?
I know it's dangerous, but it's a better way to get money that selling crops in such small quantities.
Do you have any idea what could happen to you, or our family?
Yes, it could get our family out of poverty.
Not long Jim, I promise.
Daddy, how long are you going to be gone?
Welcome to the army Mr. ...
The next day Ryan was at the army recruitment center.
Foster, sir. Please just call me Ryan and I'm glad to be fighting for my country.
Ryan Foster, nice to meet you.
Hey, your pretty fast.
Nice to meet you too Foster. I can tell we're gonna get along just fine.
A COUPLE YEARS OF HARD WORK LATER
I found this letter and it had your name on it.
May 2, 1944
That's interesting. Thank you.
Notice of AssignmentYour platoon is being assigned to aid in the capture of a beach in Normandy, France.
Hey Foster, did you get that notice of assignment letter t... Are you okay?
I can't do this man . I have a family waiting for me to come home.
This doesn't mean you can't go home. It just means they have to wait a little longer.
Yeah I guess your right man. Well when do we leave.
Today so you might want to start packing.
June 5, 1944 Bunk room of a transport ship.
Hey man briefing is in two minutes.
All right now, I'm only going to go over this once so pay attention. Once we land on the beach we push forward using as much cover as possible. Once we have made up the shore there will be bunkers occupied by Nazi soldiers that we will have to secure. After that we will eliminate any remaining Nazi forces. Now get some rest.