It was WWII your father was the general of that country. England was doing his best on his own. Russia was kicking Poland's butt. It was horrible for Europe the only country didn't went into war was Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. They were watching everyone fight. France was damaged all over his body.Their children watched Poland got beaten it was horrified. 

What would you do and so would your mom?

(If your Alex, Giovanni is watching all this and was sent to Hitler boys (I think))