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Place in the diary

Manisa

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Summary

A city in western Turkey reached by Sinior and the other conscripts during his second period of service. Sinior was assigned to Unit 20 at a labor camp, led a squad of conscripts, and was later appointed leader of the first squad. In segment 05.06 Sinior leaves the city by train on his way home to Başkale for leave.

Names and spelling variants

Manisa; מניסה

Mentioned in the book

Chapter Five – Military Service; segment 05.04 – A Second Call-Up; Chapter Five – Military Service; segment 05.06 – Bridges

Research note

The precise location of the camp and Units 20 and 21 in the Manisa area has not yet been identified.