How a nation learned to build character under fire This book examines how American leaders used scholarship, morale, and organized welfare programs to shape soldiers into disciplined, responsible citizens during war. It shows how practical, on‑the‑ground efforts reduced wastage from vice and fatigue, and how education and culture helped sustain morale from training camps to the front.
The narrative centers on a wide effort to replace unstructured temptations with healthy outlets, coordinated by a civilian commission and supported by a network of wartime institutions. It highlights concrete programs, from controlled environments around camps to committed libraries, theaters, and athletic and religious activities, all aimed at keeping soldiers focused and fit.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of standards of conduct for American soldiers during World War I, presenting a record of a remarkable social experiment that has far-reaching implications for the role of morality and ethics in times of war. The author, a key figure in the War Department during the conflict, provides a detailed account of the welfare programs and policies implemented to protect soldiers from the physical and psychological dangers of war. The book highlights the success of these efforts, which resulted in a significant reduction in crime and disease, and offers insights into the positive virtues fostered among the troops, including courage, selflessness, and modesty. Ultimately, this book underscores the transformative power of clear moral purpose in shaping the conduct of armed forces and emphasizes the importance of balancing societal ideals with the realities of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331257622_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331257622
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331257622
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Da: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germania
Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Codice articolo 25915631/1
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