During the final months of World War II a wounded German veteran named Johann Fritch is sent from the front lines to a hospital. After months of physical therapy he is given a promotion and a chance to go back into action. Much to his dismay his new posting involves shipping old museum pieces out of Germany for safe keeping. During one of his visits to a Berlin museum he finds a mysterious amulet that transports him to Equestria. Johann finds himself in a new world, seemingly peaceful. Will this veteran be able to live a peaceful life away from the horrors of World War II or does a new threat loom on the horizon?