Do individuals from economically disadvantaged countries tend to become more effective soldiers?
When I worked as an instructor in the German army, some recruits often tried to avoid training by pretending to be sick. Many disliked gett...
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How do soldiers feel about commanders who send them to high-casualty missions while the commanders themselves are safely ensconced in the base?
The highest rank that I’ve ever encountered on the battlefield was a captain and that was perfectly fine with me. Only on one occasion, I ...
What were Wehrmacht soldiers feeling in late 1944 and early 1945, knowing the war was lost? How did they manage to keep going despite everything?
In late 1944 and early 1945, many Wehrmacht soldiers likely felt a deep sense of despair, fear, and exhaustion as it became increasingly c...
Which civilian profession produces the best soldiers?
During my time as an instructor in a German paratrooper unit, mandatory military service was still in place, meaning recruits came from a w...
What would happen if a soldier damaged or destroyed a military vehicle they were operating?
During my time operating a HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) across Germany, Kuwait, and at the onset of the Iraq invasion, I ...
Would soldiers of the ancient and medieval world be terrified by the appearance of soldiers of today?
let’s use a modern special operations soldier for an example: Here is a group of US army Delta operators: Most countries have guys with si...
How quickly do retired soldiers typically lose their operational fitness and capabilities?
Three months after the Kosovo War concluded, I participated in a combat mission with a small guerrilla group operating in southern Serbia k...
How many North Korean soldiers might defect to the West if Putin deploys them to the front lines in Ukraine?
How many North Korean soldiers will defect once they have the opportunity? We saw 18 people make a beeline to Ukraine a few days after arr...
Would soldiers from the ancient and medieval eras be overwhelmed or frightened by the sight of modern soldiers?
let’s use a modern special operations soldier for an example: Here is a group of US army Delta operators: Most countries have guys with si...
What happens if a soldier surrenders their weapon, and it has undergone significant modifications?
In peacetime, modifications may earn you punishments. In wartime, modifications that improve function earn you curiosity and compliments, ...