They were deserters.
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Deserters
Synonyms for "deserters" (4 found)
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In spite of all, however, in every campaign, after each lost battle, and even after those which were won, the number of deserters was fearfully great.
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Now they have a second frontline, just to kill the deserters.
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Lorenzo raged against the deserters for their betrayal of the army.
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