Diary Of A Soldier In The Trenches-Personal Narrative

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It’s been a month now since I have been here in the frontlines. It’s been hard but I’m doing just fine. I feel like my training is coming in handy now, but I honestly still don't feel prepared enough still. I am look for the little thing to keep my spirits up while I am here in the front lines.For one thing there is never a loss of company. there is always a ton of dog sized rats. They are quite ugly looking but have managed to live well in these trenches. Me and a few of the other men shoot a few of them and tried to shoot for the biggest one we could get.
I haven't been able to sleep well mostly the fact that i'm home sick and the shells going off at night, although they are really scary don't worry because i'm safe enough in the shelters

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