Nick’s Reviews > On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society > Status Update
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If the author's supposition about the high percentage of non-firers in direct fire situations is correct, what does a move to modes of killing such as drones mean for casualty rates in future combat?
— Apr 15, 2014 07:58AM
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Nick
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Sometimes the author goes a little too far, for example: "The physical range provided by the spears of the ... phalanx provided much of the psychological leverage that permitted Alexander the Great to conquer the known world." Other than examples like that, the book is fascinating and interesting.
— Apr 15, 2014 03:15PM
Nick
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Military man cites "places in the heart" with Sally field. Never thought I would see that happen. Awesome.
— Apr 14, 2014 12:46PM
Nick
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S.L.A. Marshall apologies and blaming violence in media so far. Keepin' on with it since this work is highly regarded.
— Apr 14, 2014 12:33PM
