I find it very powerful how the story illustrates not only the experience of the soldiers, but also the human cost of war, from the personal losses to the difficult decisions they have to make. Your observation about the consequences of desertion also highlights the harshness of that time. Thanks for sharing!
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You see, that's the power of literature. Thanks to literature, we get to enjoy stories about war, love and different aspects of life.