Winter is roughly two months out. The time limit has been set.But theEmpire's military leaders are fiercely divided on what to do. Should theyconduct aggressive offensives in hopes of a break through, or should theyweather the winter and use that as a chance to reorganize, restructuring thelines of battle? In the end, they decided that while they gather supplies for atheoretical offensive, they would conduct an investigation to collectintelligence. Naturally, Tanya's Salamander Unit was the first candidate for themission. Should they push ahead, or should they hold their ground? There's notime to hesitate. As the hellish conditions worsen, the war shows no sign ofslowing down or becoming any less brutal. Everyone has no choice but keep whatthey hold dear close to their hearts as they march ever onwards toward thebattlefield. Everything for the sake of the motherland, for thefatherland.

Visual artist(s): Shinobu Shinotsuki