Throughout history, soldiers on the front lines have found unique ways to entertain themselves. Whether it was the Civil War, the World Wars, or Vietnam, these moments of play served as outlets for stress relief and camaraderie among troops. Today’s soldiers have technology to keep them entertained. Some may even play blackjack online in the trenches. Back in the day, in turn, they didn’t have the luxury of online games – but they had more than enough creative ways to kill time.
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