Quote Originally Posted by Peter View Post
No, I dont think there is a great deal of glory in being blown to bits in a field. A notion such as honour serves its purpose in persuading young working class men to submit to slaughter as an alternative to being shot for running away.

I dont belittle the sacrifice, or the bravery of individuals. I do shrink from describing it as glorious.
Soldiers don't not run away because of honour, p. They don't run away because of their sense of duty to their comrades.