When the Korean War began a regiment of American soldiers who had been living high in occupied Japan were suddenly asked to act as a delaying force in South Korea to slow down the progress of the attacking North Koreans. They lacked training, leadership, and equipment. In the slaughter that ensued many "bugged-out" and were called cowards. My brother was thrown into this fray as a replacement.

Fictional story about a sailor that recieves a letter from home that he is afraid to open. The story tracts him as he ventures in Pusans Red Light district to avoid opening it.