I don’t think I’ve heard this story. Found this Time article and read it quick though.
It sounds like politics and propaganda did this fellow in as much as the machine gun. The effects of war beyond the actual combat interest me more. Watching borders and leaders change, societies adjusting their values, new technology and tactics…
Especially for someone drafted to go to a war they had no desire to participate in. How you’re going to shame someone for not wanting to be there seems morally wrong. After a few years of being in the thick of things, all while having “your side” hate on you too, it’s hardly any wonder if he didn’t feel he had anything to return to after the war was over.
I don’t think I’ve heard this story. Found this Time article and read it quick though.
It sounds like politics and propaganda did this fellow in as much as the machine gun. The effects of war beyond the actual combat interest me more. Watching borders and leaders change, societies adjusting their values, new technology and tactics…
Yup. Stupid societal expectations.
Especially for someone drafted to go to a war they had no desire to participate in. How you’re going to shame someone for not wanting to be there seems morally wrong. After a few years of being in the thick of things, all while having “your side” hate on you too, it’s hardly any wonder if he didn’t feel he had anything to return to after the war was over.
Agreed. It’s an incredibly sad story.