Storm of War Quotes

“Every hour we waste will give Jerry time to recover. Our battalion has been kept in reserve for this moment. The attack today has opened the door and now it’s time for us to see that the job is finished. Our company will cross the canal tonight and hold the door open for the rest of the battalion.’ ‘Just our luck,’ Reg grumbled. ‘Seven Platoon will lead the crossing,’ Connor continued. ‘Why do I open my sodding mouth,’ Reg muttered”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“That’ll never hold my weight,’ Fred said. ‘HMS Warspite would struggle to carry your weight,’ Little commented, before ducking nimbly away from the sergeant’s fist. ‘Cheeky sod,”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“I’ve got a bunion the size of a hand grenade,”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“went back to my old platoon, sir,’ Jack replied. ‘I told him that was where you would be,’ Gregor said, before glancing at Aletta as she clung to Jack’s arm. ‘The sergeant will be glad to have you back, you can jump in the truck and...’ ‘Sorry, sir, my place is here,’ Jack said, cutting the officer short. Gregor opened his mouth to speak, before stepping back as Aletta hit Jack on the arm. ‘You stupid man,’ she said, her voice angry. ‘I’ll let you say goodbye,’ Gregor said, before hurrying towards the cab. Jack turned to Aletta, her face furious as she stamped her foot on the ground. ‘You want to get killed, is this it?’ Jack offered her a tired smile, before turning as a familiar voice carried along the lane, his eyes spotting Fred as he led the rest of the platoon along the track. ‘I have to stay here for them,’ he said. ‘And what about me?’ Aletta asked. ‘I’ll write to you, if you like,’ Jack said, feeling awkward. Aletta’s face softened slightly. ‘I will right to you everyday,’ she said, her voice firm. ‘If you do not reply to me I will come and find you and tell your friends what an awful man you are.’ Jack smiled, before turning as the tailgate of the lorry was slammed shut. ‘It’s time you went,’ Jack said. Aletta turned as Gregor climbed into the cab, before throwing herself towards Jack and hugging him tight. ‘Don’t die, you stupid man.’ Jack nodded, before pushing her towards the vehicle, the major helping her up, before the truck pulled away. Jack waved goodbye, his eyes watching as the lorry vanished into the storm, before making his way back to his section.”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“It’s just a stray round,’ Jack said. ‘All this fighting, it makes no sense to me,’ she said, tiredly. ‘Why would anyone want to take this land, what good is it to them?’ ‘I dunno, ask Hitler.”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“The sergeant grabbed hold of the man’s braces before sawing the wickedly sharp blade through the elastic, causing the German’s trousers to fall around his boots. ‘They’re less likely to jump their guards if they are trying to hold onto their trousers,’ Fred explained, as he moved amongst the prisoners and repeated the process. ‘Oh, I see,’ the officer said, his eyes blinking behind his glasses as he stared at the party of Germans who were stood clutching their breeches.”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War

“turned and watched as Reg reluctantly handed Fred a boiled sweet, the sergeant wrapping a set of grubby dentures in a greasy rag, before sucking the sweet enthusiastically against his toothless gums. ‘You should be careful eating those things, they’re bad for your teeth,’ Little said. ‘Very bloody funny,’ Fred replied.”
― Stuart Minor, Storm of War