Burying the enemy: commemorating the world wars' fallen foes
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Honoring the Fallen: War Dead Practices
This chapter examines the causes of death among British and German soldiers during the World Wars, contrasting the air war's impact in WWII with fatalities due to internment in WWI. It delves into the complexities of burial practices and the moral obligations for respecting enemy combatants as outlined by treaties. The narrative highlights the emotional responses of local communities to enemy burials and how perceptions of foes can shift post-mortem, emphasizing the shared humanity in death.
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