In fact--with the help of his father's connections--he was conveniently detached from a unit headed for the battlefield and spent his tour doing administrative tasks.
Through connections, he was detached from a unit on its way to the battlefield.
mnli hypothesis: Through connections, he was detached from a unit on its way to the battlefield. premise: In fact--with the help of his father's connections--he was conveniently detached from a unit headed for the battlefield and spent his tour doing administrative tasks.