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Chracter Traits Jan is a german solider risking his life for his country which means he is brave, strong, skilled, determined, quick at decision making, always looking out for people, and adaptable these are just some of the many character traits any solider holds with them as they go and fight for what they believe in.

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Jan grew up along side his two brothers who always treated him poorly and never knew when enough was enough. As the years went by Hitler was introduced giving speeches and shows lots of propaganda Jan was moved and believed in what Hitler was saying because he had enough of being the little guy and finally wanted to stand up for himself and show his worth and because of that he joined the german army to fight off

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