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Conflicted: A History Podcast

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The Soviet Air Force

Life for the average soviet pilot was uncomfortable would be a massive understatement. The smallest mistake or variable could cost you your life. All the best rations went to the infantry and the armor units fighting on the front lines. There's no tooth paste available, there's no toilet paper either. But at least the food was really good. No, just kidding. Food was awful. Some of the mechanics would save little hunks of bread to chew on while they worked, just to feel slightly less hungry. It sucks.

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