 How does the war affect the protagonist’s relationship with his wife?
World War III had been declared, and he had enlisted, receiving his old rank of captain. Three days later they had landed in Spain, merged with another division, then crossed the Pyrenees into France, and finally to Paris where the fighting had begun. The Russians had not yet used the H-bomb; the threat of annihilation by the retaliation forces had been too great. Most of the cities and the majority of the population of both countries had been destroyed. They were alone now, a group of tired, battered men, for whom life held nothing. With what few men he had left, he had commandeered a small yacht, and they had taken to the sea.
 She is transformed into a monster, striking fear in the protagonist.
 She waits at home like they planned, greeting them lovingly.  She is transformed into a monster, striking fear in the protagonist.  She is killed during the war, her body nowhere to be found.  She patiently waits for him at home.