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Episode 13: Terrorism

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The Germans in Worldwartoo Outfought on Any Measure the Allies in World Wartoo

Scott atron says he sees the same conviction among islamic state fighters. He was recently talking with courdish and iraki soldiers a short distance from the front lines in the battle with isis. One said to me, they simply didn't want their heads cut off. When we hear reports of beheadings or prisoners being set on fire, it can keep us from seeing that such theatrical displays of brutality actually serve psychological goals.

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