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Men Against Fire
The Problem of Battle Command
Book • 1947
Men Against Fire, published in 1947, is a seminal work by S. L. A. Marshall that explores the psychological and behavioral aspects of soldiers in combat.
Marshall's controversial assertion that only a small percentage of soldiers actually fired their weapons in combat sparked significant debate and influenced military training doctrines.
The book remains a critical study in understanding combat effectiveness and the psychological factors affecting soldiers' actions during war.
Marshall's controversial assertion that only a small percentage of soldiers actually fired their weapons in combat sparked significant debate and influenced military training doctrines.
The book remains a critical study in understanding combat effectiveness and the psychological factors affecting soldiers' actions during war.
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Referenced by Jocko when discussing the human sense of honor and obligation in battle.
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498: Regardless of the Distractions, You Know What To Do. Do It.
Mentioned by Seem as a book written after WWII about soldiers' reluctance to fire their weapons.
The soldiers who didn't shoot | A story of war, humanity, and the cost of pessimism
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Jocko Willink while discussing SLA Marshall's work and its impact on military leadership.
Jocko Willink while discussing SLA Marshall's work and its impact on military leadership.
142: Face The Unforgiving World. "Men Against Fire", by S.L.A. Marshall
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Rutger Bregman as a source of data on soldier behavior in war, highlighting the reluctance of many soldiers to fire their weapons.
Rutger Bregman as a source of data on soldier behavior in war, highlighting the reluctance of many soldiers to fire their weapons.
#181 - Rutger Bregman - Humankind: Are We Good Or Evil?
