A new battalion has arrived. It's a shame how they were persuaded to join; told that they could stay with their friends. Friends who signed up together only watch each other die out here.
It's pointless sending out these young men to fight. Most die or are wounded within the first 2-5 hours. It's the same with the British troops. A Lord Kitchener encouraged all the classes to enlist in the war.
These "Pal Battalions" are being encouraged in both our countries. The idea was to get more men to sign up, and to do this by letting them fight with their friends and colleagues. The idea worked and many men have signed up to fight and defend their country and honor. It's as if they're brainwashing them. The few who survive, their spirits are broken. They are tired, dirty, and lonely. The ones who still have friends are always worried for each other. They fear that their friend will be killed and they will be alone like the others. This idea seems to be a good one to those who aren't out here fighting to save themselves and their friends. They don't see the horrors we must endure to live. They only focus on getting as many people out here to fight as possible in order to win this stupid fight. I'm sorry to say that the Pal's battalions are getting more people to sign up.
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