Beer kegs were tapped, foam spilling everywhere. Soldiers filled their wooden mugs, raised them high, and toasted to victory.
They drank heartily in celebration. The beer's bitterness held a hint of sweetness, just like the battle they had endured. After the bitterness came the sweet taste of victory.
Dairy products were also essential. Cheese, yogurt, and cream—gifts from the grasslands—added more flavor to the soldiers' meals.
Whether eaten on their own or mixed into porridge, these foods provided the soldiers with rich nourishment.
The soldiers gathered around the bonfires, their faces etched with the fatigue of battle, but filled with even greater hope for the future.
To them, war wasn't just a struggle between life and death; it was a chance to change their destiny.
The bravery of those who fell in battle would be remembered by their families and comrades-in-arms.
