
Alex Mayhew, "Making Sense of the Great War: Crisis, Englishness, and Morale on the Western Front" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
New Books in Psychology
Duty and Survival in the Great War
This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of duty and responsibility among officers and soldiers during the Great War. It highlights the contrasting perceptions of sacrifice shaped by military hierarchy and explores how soldiers adapted to the brutalities of war through psychological mechanisms. The narrative also addresses the importance of authority and obedience in military conduct and the impact these factors have on soldier morale.
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