Kenttä ja kasarmi : Kertomuksia tasavallan armeijasta by Pentti Haanpää

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Kenttä ja kasarmi: Kertomuksia tasavallan armeijasta by Pentti Haanpää is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences and complexities of soldiers in the Republic’s army, capturing the essence of military life and the personal journeys of individuals during a turbulent period in Finnish history. The opening of the book introduces a soldier traveling back to his childhood home after having spent time in the army. He reflects on his youthful dreams of glory and heroism, having once aspired to fight for a free Finland against oppression. As he journeys through a familiar landscape, he grapples with disillusionment regarding military life and the stark realities of war. The narrative is filled with vivid imagery and undertones of nostalgia, as the protagonist confronts both personal memories and the broader implications of his service, setting the stage for the exploration of duty, identity, and longing in the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)