Prologue
War has broken out in Equestria. A war that will change everything. There have been wars in equestria since the dawn of time but this one is special. To a boy who is about to go to war, this means everything. This is a war that has lasted a decade and has torn the world apart.
The Griffins Republic of Vietnam tried to spread their ideals to the rest of the world. Equestria said no. Equestria sent many soldiers to the griffin land only to be slaughtered by the griffin army and the fierce “zebra kong” assisting them. They fight using savage techniques and harsh methods. In the jungles of Vietnam one soldier writes his experiences. This is his story.
August 12, 1969 St. Pony Minnesota
I got my draft letter today. “Jack Maripony” sits at the top staring at me like a timberwolf stares at its prey. Dad says I’ll soon be "an official soldier of the Equestrian army". Mom won’t stop crying. “He’s only 19 he’s too young to go to war”, she yelled with her face red as a beat. Dad told her “He’s not a colt anymore he can handle himself”.
Granddad gave me this journal to write in when they ship me off. “Jack” he said, “you have to put your thoughts down or you’ll go crazy”. Granddad fought in both pony wars so I think he knows what he’s talking about. I ship in a few days. I’m using tomorrow to say my goodbyes. Chances are I won’t be coming back.