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Alex Mayhew, "Making Sense of the Great War: Crisis, Englishness, and Morale on the Western Front" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Sociology

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Morale and Identity in WWI

This chapter examines the motivations behind writing about the First World War, focusing on the themes of morale, crisis, and regional identities. It analyzes personal experiences and historical contexts, highlighting the unique narratives of six English regiments and their soldiers' psychology during the war. The discussion reveals the intertwining of duty, respectability, and soldiers' perceptions of their roles, providing a deeper understanding of morale amidst the challenges of wartime experiences.

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