How do you suppose soldiers could participate in such barbaric acts?

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bridgett22 · Answer

It was a noble thing to do is die in war so I imagine that that would want to got to war a protect there city knowing there wife and child(children) were safe

Yakavi · Answer

Soldiers participation in barbaric acts during wars can be influenced by military indoctrination, dehumanization of the enemy, and situational factors. 
 
 Soldiers participating in barbaric acts during wars can be attributed to various factors such as intense military indoctrination, dehumanization of the enemy, psychological impact of warfare, and obedience to authority figures. 
 German soldiers committing atrocities during Operation Barbarossa by killing Soviet prisoners exemplifies how situational factors and group dynamics can lead to inhumane behavior. 
 Warfare's industrialization and the shift from traditional combat to mechanized warfare also played a role in soldiers' detachment and desensitization to violence.

Yakavi · Answer

Soldiers can participate in barbaric acts due to military indoctrination, dehumanization of the enemy, situational stress, and obedience to authority. Group dynamics and peer pressure can also play significant roles in fostering these behaviors. Historical examples illustrate how these factors lead to violence and atrocities during conflicts. 
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How do you suppose soldiers could participate in such barbaric acts?

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