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The Psychology of War – Are We Doomed to Destroy Ourselves?

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The Reluctance to Kill: Understanding Soldiers' Psychological Resistance

This chapter explores the profound psychological impacts of warfare on soldiers, highlighting their initial reluctance to kill. It examines historical studies and the evolution of military training methods that aim to overcome this innate aversion to taking a life.

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