The Bridge

"The Bridge" by G. G. Revelle is a science fiction story set during a tense time of possible war, where a military captain must protect a crucial bridge, the story looks at difficult choices, and the weight of command. Captain Alfred Lowary is under intense pressure because he might have to harm innocent people to fulfill his duty of protecting the bridge. The story shows the struggle between doing what he's told and the heavy emotional impact of those choices. Lowary thinks about his family and the people trying to cross the bridge. The story comes to a head when an all-clear is announced, letting people cross and highlighting Lowary's inner battle, and the story shines a light on how much war affects people's hearts and minds.