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Live From ICC: Kurt Vonnegut

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Harrowing Reality of War and Prisoner Transport

This chapter explores Kurt Vonnegut's harrowing capture during World War II, detailing the brutal conditions faced by soldiers in Operation Autumn Mist. It vividly illustrates the disillusionment of warfare, the tragedy of losses from both enemy and friendly fire, and the stark realities of being a prisoner of war.

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