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The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
The Burning of the World: A Memoir of 1914 (Béla Zombory-Moldován)
Jan 18, 2024
Béla Zombory-Moldován, a young Hungarian who experienced war in 1914, discusses the horrors of war and personal reflections. The chapter also explores the illegitimacy of a draft and the fracturing of America, with arguments against compliance with the military.
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- The memoir 'The Burning of the World' serves as a reminder of the disconnect between Americans and the reality of war, raising questions about their willingness to fight for their country.
- Béla Zombory-Moldován's memoir provides a unique perspective on World War I, portraying war as a force of nature and offering valuable insights into the experiences of soldiers during the conflict.
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Unconceived War and National Survival
The memoir discussed in this podcast episode, 'The Burning of the World,' serves as a stark reminder of forgotten truths regarding war and national survival. The author, Bailah Zombari Moldovan, experienced firsthand the sudden and unexpected outbreak of war in 1914. The memoir highlights the inability of Americans, who have been largely spared from the cost of war on their own soil, to truly comprehend the reality and impact of a war for national survival. Moldovan's account raises important questions about the willingness of Americans to fight for their country.
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