Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a great battle between two armies. The soldiers on both sides were brave and strong, but neither side could gain the upper hand. The battle reached a stalemate, with both armies stuck in a trench, unable to move forward or backward.

One day, a wise old general had an idea. He suggested that the two armies should synchronize their watches and charge forward at the same time. The other general agreed, and the plan was put into action.

The two armies charged forward, with the soldiers on both sides running as fast as they could. To the surprise of everyone, the plan worked perfectly. The two armies met in the middle of the battlefield and the battle was won.

The soldiers on both sides were amazed by the success of the plan, and they began to revere the old general as a hero. They named him the "Synchronizer" and hailed him as a true leader. From that day on, the two armies were friends and they never fought again.

And so, the war came to an end, and the armies went back home, their synchronize watches ticking in unison. They will always remember the wise old general who helped them to put an end to the stalemate and bring peace to the land.

Reflections

1. What made the old general's plan successful?
2. Why did the soldiers on both sides start to respect the old general?
3. How did the synchronizing of the watches contribute to the end of the war?