An Absurd Story [September 10th]

During the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, the army of Liechtenstein, a small European principality, participated with 80 soldiers. They returned with 0 casualties and a final count of 81, an absurd yet heartwarming historical event. 1. Leisurely Border Patrol: Stationed near the Italian border, the 80 soldiers of Liechtenstein were far from the main conflict and never engaged in any battles. 2. Interaction with the 'Enemy': With nothing to do, the soldiers spent their days drinking wine and smoking, even exchanging greetings and becoming friendly with Italian soldiers on the other side. 3. The Secret of Plus One: An Italian officer, charmed by the camaraderie and atmosphere of the Liechtenstein unit, asked if he could join them, and tagged along. This event remains one of history's most amusing and bizarre war participation records.