Jocko Podcast 164: Psychological Attributes For Winning. "Psychology For The Fighting Man"
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Feb 13, 2019 AI Snips
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WWI Combat Harrowing Anecdote
- Will Bird vividly recounts harrowing WWI combat experiences, emphasizing the psychological toll of war.
- His firsthand accounts highlight the chaos, injuries, and loss soldiers endure in battle.
Morale is Essential Weapon
- Courage and morale are essential "weapons" not issued by any quartermaster.
- Victory depends more on trained and willing men than solely on equipment or weapons.
American War Mentality
- Americans dislike killing and war, seeing it as disagreeable, not glorious.
- They will fight relentlessly once committed, stopping only when victory is assured.