Big Boy’s War (1/3) With a departing salute, Heller turned Big Boy toward the trail to Charlie. Following behind, two pack horses shuffled along, forcing him to give an occasional redirecting tug on the tow rope. For the better part of an hour, he navigated the trail without trouble. But then clouds appeared, dark and … Continue reading Big Boy’s War (2/3)

Lieutenant Robert Heller of the 88th Infantry Division stood outside the barracks and watched the sun’s glow on the crest of the neighboring mountains. He couldn’t help but feel irony that a hillbilly from West Virginia was, after over five years in the military, in the mountains of Europe. An orderly ran up to him, … Continue reading Big Boy’s War (1/3)