The Hallucinogenic Escape of Emo Koivinen

This chapter chronicles the wild exploits of Finnish soldier Emo Koivinen during World War II as he ingests Pervitin and experiences hallucinations while evading Soviet troops. It highlights his bizarre survival struggles, including mistakenly attacking a log and accidentally burning down a cabin. The discussion also explores the broader implications of drug use in military history and the psychological effects on soldiers.

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