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Desertion AlterLinks Topic Index Destroyed by Violence War, Not Deserting, Is Demoralizing Resource Type: Article Published: 2014 Morale is destroyed by war. War’s objective reality always blows to smithereens not just the civilians it is supposed to protect, but the political, economic and chauvinistic rationalizations that get soldiers to kill in the first place. Disobedience Introduction to the January 22, 2017 issue of Other Voices Resource Type: Article Published: 2017 Ultimately all power structures depend on the obedience of those over whom they rule. It helps if people believe in the legitimacy of those who wield power, but the crucial thing is obedience. Once people start to disobey in significant numbers, the dynamic of power changes fundamentally. Disobedience, especially on a large scale, shakes the power of the rulers, and increases the power of those who disobey. Johnny Sold His Gun The Untold Story of US Outlaw GIs in WWII Europe Resource Type: Article Although it was not reported at the time, thousands of American soldiers had gone AWOL and were wandering the European countryside or congregating in cities such as Paris and Brussels. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - January 22, 2017 Disobedience Resource Type: Serial Publication (Periodical) Published: 2017 Ultimately all power structures depend on the obedience of those over whom they rule. It helps if people believe in the legitimacy of those who wield power, but the crucial thing is obedience. Once people start to disobey in significant numbers, the dynamic of power changes fundamentally. Disobedience, especially on a large scale, shakes the power of the rulers, and increases the power of those who disobey. Disobedience is the theme of this issue. The Virtues of Mutiny and Desertion Two Christmas Anniversaries Resource Type: Article Published: 2013 Christmas Eve also marks the famous 1914 “Christmas truce” when British and German soldiers crossed No Man’s Land to shake hands, play soccer, exchange souvenirs and sing carols to each other. The High Commands and politicians on both sides swiftly put an end to that foolishness. The war went on killing many millions.

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