Great diorama, Ted!
Sure, it tells a story! Who said otherwise?
Not every story is blatant or in-your-face. At the very least, I see the story "Sherman at war, somewhere in Europe." My mind can fill in the rest. I don't need to be spoon-fed everything!
I believe that the instant you place a model on something other than a bare piece of wood, you are telling a story. Actually, just a model by itself can be a story, if you think about it.
Anyway, that's all for another topic, I suppose.
UPDATE: I found the other thread, and responded accordingly.
This is a great diorama, Ted! Excellent job with the peas and running water.