The story carries a strong anti-war message, and ends when Anarky, demoralized by the sight of pointless fighting among men from every war in US history, refuses to fight and abandons the battlefield.
The narrative conveys a strong warning against war, ending with Anarky, disheartened by witnessing senseless conflict among soldiers from various conflicts throughout American history, choosing to surrender and leave the fight. This reflects the idea that war can lead to moral bankruptcy.