Don't know this Vicky character is. Nice story though. So, how soon until we get a postwar romance story in which Hogan's wed to the pretty Russian lady named Marya, and raising a family in the USA?

This was a fantastic story! I was completely griped in the pure adventure and drama. In fact, it is now 3:45 in the morning...I just couldn't put it down. You really brought the characters to life, as well as adding new dementions to their characters. I especially like how you made Klink, who is normally so very weak and frightened, step up to actually defend Hogan, even when it meant being shot in the shoulder. It was excellent! Good job. :)

Wow, this is a golden oldie, I guess, but a real standout!

This is a very intriguing situation for Col Hogan. I realize your story is considered a "classic" to the HH site. But I would like to express my sincere and honest opinion regarding some of the areas of the story. I find it very difficult to swallow that London sent a female to help and train Col Hogan; this person is also blind; to keep Col Hogan isolated for so long away from the men using the guest quarters; and most questionable of all - she is supposed to assess his "readiness to resume operational capability." I cannot fathom how this would or could be possible and based on the story line, in my opinion, Vicky seemed to be more of a liability and hinderance to the mission. I feel a male, with sight, would have been more acceptable and believable.

An excellent story. A truly excellent, moving story. One of the best I've ever read. Unfortunately, there is one little nit to pick which breaks the whole premise:

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ANNEX TO THE CONVENTION OF 27 JULY 1929, RELATIVE TO THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR

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II. Special Principles for Direct Repatriation or Accommodation in a Neutral Country

A. ' Special Principles for Repatriation '

The following shall be repatriated:

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3. All sick prisoners whose condition is such as to render them invalids whose cure within a year cannot be medically foreseen.

The following in particular belong to this category:

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(g) Blindness of both eyes, or of one eye when the vision of the other is less than 1 in spite of the use of corrective glasses. Diminution of visual acuteness in cases where it is impossible to restore it by correction to an acuteness of 1/2 in at least one eye. The other ocular affections falling within the present category (glaucoma, iritis, choroiditis, etc.);

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In other words, it seems that Hogan would most likely have had a free (and possibly involuntary) ride home. Given the fact that he has practically memorized the thing, he'd know it. Even if he didn't want to mention that, London quite probably would.

Hello wonderful author! _

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Lisa

I did my research. The injury is from a "contrecoups" insult to the brain in which damage occurs to the area opposite to the point of impact. Impact to the front of the skull (temple area) could lead to damage to the visual cortex located in the occipital region of the brain (near base of skull).

All in all a nice story. I like the way you handled the characters. One critisism though: if you are going to write about medical complications, your should research first. The area of the brain that controls sight is located in the back of the head near the base of the skull, not the temple. Other than this, I enjoyed it very much.

i LOVED IT! GREAT STORY! Someone finally killed hochstetter!

The very first HH fic I ever read and one of the MAIN reasons I was inspired to begin writing. Nina’s writing is flowing, descriptive without bogging down in detail, and so true to the characters, especially Hogan. One day soon, I hope to see another Nina Stephens story posted!

Well-written and highly original. Stands out to me as vividly as it did the first time I read it, years ago. I still love your characterisation of LeBeau in this one. :)

An excellent read!:) You clearly bring forth Hogan's heroism through his struggle with such a terrible, personal tragedy. And Klink's turn-around at the end shows his own innate humaneness, a side that's well within character bounds. I loved Ursa Major, BTW-although, I hope that I never have *need* of one, the idea of having such loving, loyal friend is nonetheless tempting. In all, while the story is at times painful (for the agony you put the heroes through), like all destinations one travels in life, it is well worth the journey.-Syl

A very nicely done job, the characters are excellent and the training regimen acurate in most respects.(historical inacuracy Re:written materials at the time). The characters are definitely in character, and Dr. Mourier is well done as well. A slightly hackneyed piece at the end, but well written in spite of that. I would like do see more from you.

excellent story!

Wow, what a wonderful story! Colonel Klink is essentially a good man under all

the buffoonery and posturing on the show, and there was always a sort of odd

friendship between the two men on the show. I hope you write more, this was

truly fantastic.