Military Service Memoirs - WEEK 27

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Same rhythm as previous week. Others got to go have a nice foresty camp this week, digging their trenches and practicing running between defensive lines (which, as they told me, was nothing I’d have to miss), while me, some others of driving course and those too crippled stayed in the barracks. Since there’s nobody around to boss us around, days are spent idling and having small, often semi-philosophical talks.

…There are more folk with bum backs or knees than I’d like. And not simulants either, actual I-got-broken-and-had-to-get-surgery folk. Disconcerting, the thought of joining their rank is.