sentences:  On the field of battle, Army Lieutenant Thompson of Easy Company receives word of the peace negotiations, but reminds his men their mission will continue until a final agreement is reached.He selects thirteen soldiers for a special reconnaissance patrol, including Elliott, with whom he has a fractious relationship, the jolly One Ton, black soldier Mayes, Bad News, whose presence is believed to be unlucky by the other men, and Korean scout Kim.Kim's wife is due to deliver their first child, and he sends word through a friend to his wife he expects to come home soon.