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622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

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The Harsh Training of Child Soldiers

This chapter explores the training of child soldiers in civil wars, emphasizing the lack of formal training and the necessity for quick adaptability in chaotic combat situations. It examines the instinctual nature of identifying enemies and highlights the unique struggles faced by young fighters, particularly girls, amidst the brutality of guerrilla warfare.

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