1. rumor of war
... afternoon. The men could not look anywhere without seeing dust, whirling dust inside tents, thick dust that stuck to everything it came into contact with, such as skin, weapons, and leaves on trees (56-59). Boredom became a chronic problem, which is usually the case in a defensive war. Diarrhea and dysentery were extremely common. Malaria was apparent, so the men had to ... records were kept in order to award Purple Hearts to men killed or wounded by enemy fire and not those killed or wounded by friendly fire. Stepping on a mine or falling over a trip wire of a booby trap is an accident...
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- Grade Level: High School
