A Russian offensive begins with UR-77 line charges, a device which uses a rocket to send a line of explosives along an anticipated path to clear mines and wire obstacles. A Russian tank charges into the breach and becomes mired and rendered immobile. The accompanying infantry huddle in a nearby trench, serving as attractive targets for drone-dropped munitions. The tank, still mired, suffers the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or, in this case, multiple drone strikes. It soon begins to smolder and eventually erupts in smoke and flame. The surviving infantry take this cue and exit stage left.

About the Author

Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for the 2024 season of sailing on Galveston Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.