What are some of the ways in which Sam Watkins and hisfriends in Company H dealt with the time in between battles?

Personal Narrative Paper 3

Read the attached book and Respond to the prompt “The life of a common soldier includes brief moments of horror and violence as well as long periods of boredom and privation.

What are some of the ways in which Sam Watkins and hisfriends in Company H dealt with the time in between battles?

Include specific instances whenever possible. Which activity provided the greatest contribution to his survival and why?”