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[h2]You made it ashore in one piece, but there's no time for congratulations.

A successful landing only means you're that much closer to the people who want to kill you.

You pat yourself down, checking your gear out of the habits gained from months of intensive training back in the States.

Frankly, you're surprised you made it this far.

The men start to mill around in the pre-dawn gloom, unsure what to do next.

They look to you. "Whada we do now, Sir?"

The muffled report of heavy machine gun fire echoes from further inland. It gives you focus.

You respond, "We do what we came here to do."

You set your boots toward your objective and march toward the sound of the guns.

"Follow me."[/h2]

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[h2]The landing craft are loaded. The night is dark. The sea is rough.

Your thoughts bounce back and forth from praying your Higgins Boat doesn't capsize to trying to keep your last meal from coming back up.

Thankfully, this should still be a relatively easy landing. The boys up at intel section aren't expecting any resistance on the shore.

You spot a long, bright, horizontal strip ahead in the darkness.

"It's the beach!" someone yells.

Some men allow themselves a smile at the thought of getting of this tin can.

Fear loosens it's grip on your gut. You're almost there.

Then the shooting starts...[/h2]

[h2]The interviews included in the HBO series, Band of Brothers, were incredibly personal and powerful.

We are unbelievably fortunate to have access to similar interviews of the real-life Cottonbalers who lived the history you will recreate in Burden of Command.

We are equally thrilled to be able to share portions of these interviews with you.

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You've made it to your landing craft, Captain. Now it's time for what crossed the ocean to do.

Set your bow toward shore...and go like hell.

Good Luck and God's Speed, Captain.

I'll see you on the high ground.

Saber 6 out.[/h2]

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[h2]Welcome back, Captain.

By now, you likely know we will be landing on the North African coast -- Fedala to be precise.

An amphibious invasion ain't a walk in the park.

You and your men will have to carry sixty pounds of gear, plus weapons down the side of your troop ship via rope ladders in rough waters to embark into waiting landing craft. A single wrong move can mean certain death.

Did I mention you'll have to do all this at night?

...And that's the easy part.

Return next week for another briefing.

Dismissed, Captain.[/h2]
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