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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: But a quarter of an hour later the boy was back and, taking his place amidst the corpses at the wall, said: ‘I am…

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But a quarter of an hour later the boy was back and, taking his place amidst the corpses at the wall, said: ‘I am ready.’ Twelve bullets put an end to his young life.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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This quote highlights the tragic bravery of a young boy during a violent conflict, illustrating the human cost of war.

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