What message is conveyed in the main events of ""An Episode of War""? Difficult experiences in life happen for a reason. People have little control over what happens to them. People generally get what they deserve. Soldiers need to be careful during times of war.

B. People have little control over what happens to them.

Explanation:

In this story, a young lieutenant got shot in his arms while separating the morning coffee for the men.

He made his way back to get medical attention. The surgeon promised not to amputate his arms which was the only thing that should keep him calm.

But the surgeon still amputated his arm and when he got to his family, they wept at the sight of a flat sleeve.

These are some of the tragedies caused by war.

The lieutenant had little/no control over the bullet that hit him on his arm and amputation of his arm by the surgeon.

In life, we have little control over certain things that befall us on a daily basis.

"An Episode of War", a short story was written by Stephen Crane.