Chapter 5: Into War

Louie decided to go to USC. He continued his track experience there becoming a legend at USC as well. In one particular race, though, the other runners slashed him with spikes, and cracked one of his ribs. He still won the race easily, though, setting the NCAA record for fastest mile at 4:08.3. He glided through college, winning almost all of his races.

         Europe  and Asia were complete war zones. They were both being ravaged by German and Japanese armies, slowly advancing through the land. The Olympics were cancelled. Louie joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. He dropped out when he realized how hard it was to fly a plane. Then he was drafted and he became a bombardier. The chapter ends when Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. Louie had to go back to his base.