September 27, United Kingdom, First Paratrooper Division station.
Division Commander Shaun put down the operational plan in his hand and looked at his officers above the platoon level.
The "officers" of the First Paratrooper Division reach down to the platoon level, so these are all the officers of the entire paratrooper division; below that are only non-commissioned officers.
Shaun: "Any questions?"
A major raised his hand.
Shaun: "Just ask directly."
Major: "Why not wait until after the rainy season in the Low Countries to air-drop? At least then the marshes would have plenty of solid ground."
Shaun scratched his cheek awkwardly: "Well, you need to ask Marshal Rocossov of the Ante. He advanced too quickly, making our Prime Minister Leonard restless."
"So, he's sending us to our deaths?" Another officer asked.
