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Dispatch – The General Lyrics 10 years ago
Good research, and I think in "general" (pun intended) you are spot on with the message.
BUT, the imagery in the song doesn't match the Greek-Roman setting you claim.0

Specifically, earning military stripes, shining shoes, taking showers and guns on shoulders.
I think it's just a made up situation (American Civil War-esque era) that teaches a lesson. Think The Beatles' "Rocky Raccoon" for example.

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