Part 8/11:
The Cost of War: Personal Loss and Sacrifice
During this intense combat, the team suffered severe casualties. CK was killed instantly, Dylan was critically injured, and Louise was hit twice. Their brotherhood was palpable; Louise's plea for help over the radio—"John, come get me, brother"—highlighted the deep bonds formed among soldiers under fire.
The firefight was not a short skirmish but a prolonged, brutal engagement. The team had to fallback from their initial positions, retreating down the mountain to avoid being overwhelmed further. This retreat involved risking further casualties as enemies shot at them from below, emphasizing the deadly unpredictability of mountain combat.