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What's your favorite war to discuss and what are some interesting facts about it? (lemmy.autism.place)
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Let the infodumps begin! ๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””๐Ÿ””

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[โ€“] 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

Did you know that an American soldier died in the literal last thirty seconds of the war? He was trying to restore his honor, sadly. (And both sides were yelling for him to stop, but he charged.)

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  • [โ€“] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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...

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Yup. Stupid societal expectations.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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.

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