The Complete Frontline Combat #2

In the midst of the Korean War, a platoon pushes forward under relentless pressure, where every step carries the weight of survival. Peewee watches closely as Corporal Ed Daley refuses a promotion, not out of pride, but because he knows too well the cost—his squad leaders, the platoon sergeant, and even the lieutenant have all fallen, one by one.

In the skies over the Western Front, Lieutenant Harry Chesterfield—cocky and confident after his third kill—vows to claim his fifth and sixth victories in a single day, aiming to become an ace. With his comrades Lieutenant Tram and Lieutenant Mambro watching from below, Chesterfield dives into a dogfight that quickly turns into a deadly ambush, as the Germans have been waiting for him all along.

In "Bellyrobber!", a gruff Army cook known as Bellyrobber Boon finds a young Korean orphan boy in his tent, giving him the name Shnooker and slowly softening around the edges. When a group of North Korean soldiers infiltrates the mess tent, killing Boon’s fellow cooks and Shnooker, the cook’s transformation is swift and brutal—his grief unleashing a merciless fury that redefines him in the eyes of his comrades.

In "Iwo Jima!", a Superfortress limps toward the war-torn island after a bombing run over Tokyo, its engines failing. As the crew braces for a desperate landing amid ongoing combat, the co-pilot shares the island’s storied past, weaving history into the tense silence of flight.

In the brutal crucible of Iwo Jima, Blackie and his squad push through relentless fire, their mission clear but the cost steep. As the island burns and the Japanese hold their ground in hidden caves, one Marine—Joe—chooses to stay behind, seeking safety in stillness, while the others press forward into the unknown.

In the scorched heart of a war-torn island, a group of Japanese soldiers take refuge in a dark cave, cornered by flame-throwing tanks and relentless Marine tactics. With their leader vowing to die fighting—each man determined to take ten Americans with him—the tide shifts when a fleeting chance for escape emerges, only to be crushed as the Americans drive them back into the suffocating dark.

In the final days of the Iwo Jima campaign, Private Woodrow struggles with the toll of war, growing weary and on edge—until a sudden mine blast and the death of a fellow soldier push him to the brink. His Corporal friend Ralph, once steady, begins to unravel under the strain, his composure cracking as the weight of combat fatigue sets in. Just as all seems lost, a B-29 crashes nearby, and Ralph’s brother, a pilot, steps from the wreckage—bringing news that the island has fallen, and the battle is over.

In the shadow of conquest, Julius Caesar stands at the height of his power—his legions victorious across Europe, his name echoing through conquered lands. But as his empire expands, so too does the fear he inspires in Rome’s Senate, who see in him not a savior, but a threat. As loyalty fractures and whispers of betrayal grow, Caesar’s final days begin to unfold in a storm of ambition, dread, and the weight of legacy.

In the thick of the 1863 Chattanooga campaign, the Union forces push toward Chickamauga Creek, hoping to sever Confederate supply lines. Amid shifting commands and chaotic orders, Generals Brannan, Wood, and Reynolds find themselves caught in a brutal clash that tests their leadership and resolve.

In the tense quiet of a Korean night, an un-named American Captain leads a patrol of replacements under the seasoned eye of Sergeant Pappy, tasked with probing enemy lines near Taegu. When they uncover a surprising concentration of North Korean forces, the mission turns desperate—only to be tested further when a sudden attack forces the group to fight their way back, leaving some behind.

In a quiet cabin, a Black man shares the story of Abraham Lincoln—stretching from his humble beginnings to the brink of the Civil War—with his dog, praying earnestly that history’s course remains unaltered.

In the tense stillness of Fort Sumter, Major Robert Anderson watches as the first Confederate shells tear through the night—marking the start of a war long feared. As Union soldiers scramble to respond, the weight of history settles on the moment, and one life is lost before the true cost of conflict is known.

In the tense aftermath of secession, the quiet town of St. Louis teeters on the edge of war as Union forces move to disarm the local militia at Camp Jackson. When an elderly man known only as Grandpa takes a stand by firing on a Union soldier, the fragile peace shatters—forcing every resident to finally choose where their loyalty lies.

In the early days of the Civil War, three Union soldiers march from Washington D.C. with the confident belief that their 3-month enlistment will end the conflict quickly. Bonding over shared hopes and a shared fantasy, they adopt the spirit of the Three Musketeers, vowing to stand together through the coming trials. But as the harsh reality of war begins to take its toll, one of them falls—shattering their idealism and forcing them to face the grim truth that this war will not end in 60 days.

In a stark, dusty chapter of frontier history, the legendary Geronimo and his band of Apache warriors push deep into Mexico, testing the limits of resistance with relentless raids. As Mexican forces falter and American settlers on the Arizona border watch in wary silence, the tide turns when Geronimo, wearied by the endless flight, chooses surrender. Months later, the once-feared leader is a curious spectacle—selling his likeness and signature at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, a far cry from the shadow he once cast across the Southwest.

In the tense aftermath of a sudden Allied landing, a German Captain and his weary troops face a dire situation as they’re ordered to hold a front they’ve already abandoned. With the enemy advancing from two directions and reinforcements promised, the reality of their isolation sets in—just as the full weight of the assault hits home.