"I wasn't exactly there to see the sights, but the countryside was pretty I can say that much." It had been six weeks of combat from D-Day until the 101st had been rotated back to England for refit. There hadn't been much time for stopping to smell the roses or play tourist.
He nodded at the wine choices and returned shortly with a glass of wine for her and a soft drink for himself. "Here you are, they said it would be a few minutes for the fish and chips but they'd bring them out when they're ready."