German supremacy

Mud and blood coagulated on Neumann's face, his mind was in such a mess that he could barely open his eyes.A soldier on the right bumped him hard, and he woke up suddenly and tried to pull himself together, thanking him vaguely.Neumann was exhausted—he couldn't remember how many times he had been woken up today, and how many people he had woken up.His eyes were bloodshot and his body was covered in wounds, but not even the pain and the blood running down his back could keep him awake.He had no idea how long he had persisted in this ghost place, and he had no desire except to sleep and eat.

The sudden onslaught of the British forces was overwhelming - their main purpose, of course, while the Germans kept retreating.Neumann felt as if he were a senseless machine: he ate quickly, then ran and shot on the way, fell down whenever needed, then continued to run, shoot, lie down and repeat.He couldn't help feeling tired and weak—his thinking ability seemed to have degraded, and his perception had increased accordingly: he could quickly distinguish different shells by sound and quickly jump into the crater or In any cover that can be concealed, he is more aware of the opponent's attack path, and can accurately avoid it.He struggled to survive in this dilapidated and disgusting land, resisting and avoiding all potential dangers.Every time they retreated, there were countless fresh and tough lives. He didn't know how many people had died or lived like him, but he clearly knew that Vogel was still alive.

That's it.

It's basically the only thing he cares about now, and it makes him feel like he can still think rationally as a human being.Neumann was grateful for Vogel's survival, which made him feel that he had someone to rely on and look forward to, instead of living in a daze and despair like most soldiers.Haas didn't seem to speak to them anymore, but Neumann had run out of energy to think about what had caused it.Let him go, he thought, whatever he was, at least Vogel was still there.

'You know what, Neumann?I heard that America has declared war on us. ' Vogel said in a daze during dinner at night, 'Another country that has declared war on us. '

Neumann nodded, hoping he would stop talking—it would slow down his eating speed, which was not a good sign.But Vogel obviously didn't understand what he was thinking, and he went on, 'Why would they do this? ’ He sounded dazed, ‘What did we do wrong?What hatred can there be between a German student and an American student?We're just doing what our country needs us to do. I don't want to go to war. I don't want to fight. I just want to keep myself alive. What's wrong with that?It's the people in power who are at fault,' he said angrily and sadly. 'Why should we be responsible for their mistakes?They think we're wrong,' he waved the cheese excitedly, 'so what's right?What is right? ! '

Neumann listened in silence.Many times, he felt that Vogel was a strange and stupid person.

Vogel would think about a lot of things, but Neumann thought it was completely unnecessary and these things would not bring them any help.He tried several times to express his ideas to Vogel, but after encountering fierce opposition, Neumann gave up.It doesn't matter what he thinks.Because it doesn't matter, Neumann thought, except Vogel himself—sadly Vogel never realized it.He swallowed the food slowly. 'There is no right or wrong,' he said calmly. 'We are soldiers, and our loyalty is our honor.'Germany reigns supreme.Listening to the needs of the country is always the right choice for soldiers. '

He saw Vogel look down—he hadn't finished his cheese, 'You're right, Neumann. ' He sounded sad, 'I shouldn't be thinking too much about these things. '

He finally realized what his problem was!Neumann thought a little happily, 'I also think you think a little too much. ' he said honestly.

Vogel looked up at him, 'Sorry, Neumann. ' he said softly, looking very upset.

Neumann felt a little uncomfortable because of this, "I don't want you to apologize," he said dryly, "I just don't think it's necessary. 'He hugged Vogel stiffly, feeling ashamed for his behavior.What am I doing?He thought a little angrily.

Vogel gave him a surprised look ('This is actually not something to be surprised about.'), and smiled, 'Thank you anyway. '

'...if you don't eat cheese, give it to me. '