Translated version
Sergeant Himelstoss
A former postman who became a sadist in the army. He symbolizes the senseless and brutal military system in which mediocrities, once in power, can mock others with impunity. His training of recruits is useless, only strips them of their dignity. On the front, where true courage is needed, he proves to be a coward who has to be kicked into an attack.
Original version
Puskarininkis Himelštosas
Buvęs laiškanešys, kariuomenėje tapęs sadistu. Jis simbolizuoja beprasmę ir žiaurią karinę sistemą, kurioje menkystos, gavusios valdžią, gali nebaudžiamai tyčiotis iš kitų. Jo dresūra naujokams neatneša jokios naudos, tik atima orumą. Fronte, kur reikia tikros drąsos, jis pasirodo esąs bailys, kurį į ataką reikia varyti spyriais.
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