WE LAUNCHED, LURCHED, INTO THE FIRST.

A re- and toy soldier. An evening sharing the young pages with friends. 
launch ¹  (lônch, länch) 
v. launched, launch·ing, launch·es
a. To throw or propel with force; hurl: launch a spear.

b. To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:  
     launch a rocket; launch a torpedo.

2.  Nautical To put (a boat) into the water in readiness for use.

3. To set going; initiate: launch a career; launch a business venture.

4. To introduce to the public or to a market: launched the new perfume 
    with prime-time commercials on the major networks.

5. To give (someone) a start, as in a career or vocation.