“Watch that enemy squad!  They are moving to the left flank!”

The warning came too late.  The enemy squad opened fire on Captain Paul Rodriguez’s men.  Two were killed immediately, and another was wounded.  The armor piercing rounds fired from nearly point blank range tore through the soldiers very quickly.

“Get to cover!  Suppress those enemy targets!  Travers, call for air cover!  Come on now, work faster!”

“Two down!  I’m empty, reloading,” said one soldier.

Corporal Travers said, “Captain, air support is sixty seconds away.”

“GRENADE!!!” 

Thud.  The captain looked down and knew no more.

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I will try to post chapters in this as often as possible. It is the first solo story I have written, so critique or tips would be appreciated. Also, everything should be spelled correctly as I used spell check in microsoft word.

Oil barrons in the middle east are attempting to bring the world to its knees. Oil prices are already up to $250 per barel, and rising steadily. Then, they make a move that shocks the entire world; they completely shut off shipmentsto the West.

Will America fight for control, or just lay down and take it? Find out by reading this story.

(I haven't decided how the story ends yet, I am open to suggestions.)

updated Feb 23 '10 by Russell