War Crimes and Atrocities of the Civil War

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Abstract:

Ever since the earliest of times, tribes of men have sought the refuge of a group. With these groups, leaders are made. These leaders eventually want more not only for the land that they rule but for the self gratification they will receive. War is the unfortunately result of Tribes, Kingdoms, and Nations wanting that of another Tribe, Kingdom, or Nation. War will show an ugly face and so too does the unethical acts of war. These unforgivable acts include Atrocities and Crimes of War. They are the negative reflection carried by the Soldier in combat. They are also the pain that the Citizen carries from their loss during conflict. In this discussion we will explore what causes Soldiers and leaders to commit war crimes and atrocities as a result of stress, exhaustion, rage and poor leadership.

Author(s):
Kessler, John J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Funding Organization(s):
ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY, FORT BLISS , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Paper
Publication Date:
2007 Nov 26
Pagination:
10

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
united states, civil war, civil war (united states), north carolina, war, new york, prisons, south carolina, leadership, governments, guidance, newspapers, prisoners, recruiting, reenlistment, virginia
Keyword(s):
war crimes, atrocities, mapmyra massacre, andersonville prison, sherman's march
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Aug 03
Update Date:
2021 Sep 16