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The eve of battle. Every soldier that can be spared is on the line, alongside what armored units could be brought up to the front on such short notice. Platoon leaders, company captains, battalion commanders, all well aware of the stakes, of the dire consequences of failure. The frantic nature of the assault minimizes the usefulness of Green's legendary artillery; the tanks and troops will largely be on their own, with fire support available only for the most extreme danger close situations.
Rumors are whispered up and down the line concerning the absence of certain elite troop formations, usually coalescing into reassuring conclusions of a mighty second wave to exploit the first major breach in the enemy defenses. For every man the orders are clear - send the Greys packing; retreat is not an option. Will the next day witness more than one sunrise...
