A Second Line of Defense

The full force of the Chicago National Guard is in the field.

The plan is to stop the locusts before they can get to Chicago.

The troops are deployed in large numbers.

Heavy self-propelled artillery has been brought it.

The men are taking up positions along the dry stream bed.

An experimental short range rocket has been brought along.

Television cameras are here to document the battle and some of our top scientists are here to monitor the attack and assist with the missile.

They don't have much time, the locusts are near!

Overwhelming Force

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The grasshoppers have hit the line.

They are killing the troops.

The locusts are fearless and charge straight into the machine guns.

The line is broken.

The troops are overwhelmed and in full rout!

Holding the Line

The troops are firing.

The grasshoppers advance.

A full eight round magazine into the front of the head from an M1 rifle and the grasshopper does not even slow down.

The soldiers are holding the line.

But the locusts are still coming.

The grasshoppers have hit the line!

Deploy the National Guard

The full force of the Illinois National Guard has been deployed into the field.

Self-propelled artillery is moved up.

The locusts attack.

The artillery opens fire.

The troops deploy against the locusts.