Hero or Coward: Pressures Facing the Soldier in Battle
Author:   Elmar Dinter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780714640488


Pages:   198
Publication Date:   31 May 1985
Format:   Paperback
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This book addresses the difficult question of why some men fight well in war and others do not. The influences on a man in battle come from within and from without. With this in mind Dinter examines military history, anecdotal evidence, the psychology and sociology that affects men and women confronted with the daily prospect of death. He draws some fascinating conclusions, involving recommendations for new methods of personnel selection and new tactics, training and military education. This book, an insight into timeless human strengths and weaknesses, is of great value to all military leaders and staff officers. However it is also of importance to all who are interested in the behaviour of small groups and individuals under extreme pressures.

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Author:   Elmar Dinter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9780714640488


ISBN 10:   0714640484
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   31 May 1985
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Setting the scene; stress; pressures on the individual; injury and death; stamina and exhaustion; firepower; experiences of military units; experiences of commanders; summary of pressures; psychiatric casualties; summary of antidotes; effects on the commander; consequences for personnel selection, organization, equipment, training, education, leadership and tactics; future prospects; open questions. Appendices: introduction to the historical examples; the Battle for Calais; the Battle for Stalingrad; the Battle for Monte Cassino.

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