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| I remember the time I served in one of the Penal battalions for some time because I, along with many of my comrades, retreated without permission. | |
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| Wow! That must've been scary! What was it like? | |
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| It was terrifying...Everyday they sent us right near the frontlines and many of the men, including some of my friends, did not last long and were killed. | |
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| I also remember seeing some of my comrades try to sneak away or flee from the battle, but they were stopped by the NKVD guards at our backs. | |
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