Baumer and his comrades go on a raid, and they are almost caught in an ambush. They are relieved to escape harm and return to safety in their own lines. The chapter ends with the men reflecting on the dangers and horrors of war.
It is well known that Stalin possessed such a noble rank (title) of generalissimo. However, have you ever asked yourself how did it become one? Everyone probably thinks that a self-righteous dictator has promoted himself. In fact, things were a bit more complicated. The whole story began on Jun