Roland Fogg's forces are under attack from a variety of artillery in Rock Creek, including field guns, rocket batteries, mortars, and tanks.
A veteran describes the intense and horrific experience of grenades exploding and people getting wounded and killed
Roland and his group arrive at their new barracks and receive food and supplies from martyrs. However, the intake officer gives them a hard time, especially towards Roland.
In historical warfare, wounded soldiers who survived the battle often had to wait for days before receiving medical treatment, as wagons were not dispatched immediately following the battle to rescue the injured.
Joe encounters a stranger in the desert who seems lost or in trouble, and follows him to offer assistance.