Diary de Tristan Duval

[Tristan Duval]

Le journal intime

Things turned bad for me. I was seriously wounded and spent almost a month in the hospital. How much has changed during this time ... I can not even list. In any case, the repair of the damaged ship came to an end. I did a good job, like any faithful soldier of His Majesty. Now this mighty ship again terrifies the enemies of the Crown. And this is the greatest honor for me. I've heard rumors about my possible promotion. I do not know if it's true or not.

Today I met my sister. I think she also wants to become a soldier. How naive ... This propaganda inspires us that being a soldier of His Majesty is the highest good fortune. However, only those who have seen the horrors of war can understand that this is not so. Soon I will return to the front. Again a rendition with those who are dear to me. Someday this war will end.

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Things turned bad for me. I was seriously wounded and spent almost a month in the hospital. How much has changed during this time ... I can not even list. In any case, the repair of the damaged ship came to an end. I did a good job, like any faithful soldier of His Majesty. Now this mighty ship again terrifies the enemies of the Crown. And this is the greatest honor for me. I've heard rumors about my possible promotion. I do not know if it's true or not.

Today I met my sister. I think she also wants to become a soldier. How naive ... This propaganda inspires us that being a soldier of His Majesty is the highest good fortune. However, only those who have seen the horrors of war can understand that this is not so. Soon I will return to the front. Again a rendition with those who are dear to me. Someday this war will end./font]

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It's a good day to die,
When you know the reasons why.
Citizens we fight for what is right,
A noble sacrifice.