ch.2 : Arrival

September 1914

Le Havre, France

Jim's unit disembarked, weary from the Channel crossing. The bustling port city was a whirlwind of activity. Soldiers, supplies, and equipment poured in from Britain.

"Welcome to France, lads!" Sergeant Major Jenkins boomed, his voice carrying above the din. "Now, let's get moving! We've got a war to win!"

Jim's eyes widened as he took in the unfamiliar surroundings. The smell of saltwater, diesel fumes, and freshly dug earth filled his nostrils.