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The Great War

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Hardcore HistoryFeb 27, 2000
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“Peter Hart's wonderful book The Great War discusses the extreme experiences of soldiers during combat, highlighting the moral choices they face under pressure.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of war on soldiers
For: Readers interested in military history and psychology
Key quote: “Those kinds of moments that the extremes of human experience where these moral choices are thrust in your face.”
The host mentions 'The Great War' by Peter Hart to illustrate the profound psychological impact of war on soldiers and the moral dilemmas they face in extreme situations. The book provides vivid accounts that highlight the harrowing experiences of individuals during the conflict, emphasizing the long-lasting scars left by such events.
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Hardcore HistoryFeb 26, 2000
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“Peter Hart in his wonderful book on the First World War, the Great War, quotes Private Norman Cliff, a British soldier in the first Grenadier Guards, describing the horrors of the battlefield.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: horrors of World War I
For: History enthusiasts and students of military psychology
Key quote: “The approach to the ridge was a desolate swamp, over which brooded an evil menacing atmosphere that seemed to defy encroachment.”
The host mentions 'The Great War' by Peter Hart to illustrate the extreme conditions faced by soldiers during battles like Passchendaele. The vivid descriptions from the book highlight the psychological and physical toll of warfare on individuals and societies.
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Hardcore HistoryFeb 25, 2000
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“I get this from Peter Hart's book The Great War, he said quote the entrance was a mere hole in the scarred battlefield and the silhouettes of cowering men constantly crawling in her out looked like huge ants in the dark.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Western Front battles
For: Historians and military enthusiasts
Key quote: “To yield to this specious argument is to be drawn into a wholly wrong impression, both of military science and of what actually took place in the Great War.”
The host discusses the complexities and tragedies of the battles on the Western Front during World War I, referencing Peter Hart's 'The Great War' to emphasize the unique challenges faced by military leaders and soldiers. This book is mentioned to highlight the historical context and the misrepresentation of these prolonged engagements as traditional battles.
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Hardcore HistoryFeb 23, 2000
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“Peter Hart's book on the Great War has many wonderful firsthand accounts of what these experiences were like. Hart writes about the battles in the middle of the front through forested, hilly terrain.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: perspectives on sacrifice
For: Historians and readers interested in military history
Key quote: “In Peter Hart's book on the Great War has many wonderful firsthand accounts of what these experiences were like.”
The host discusses the contrasting views on sacrifice during World War I, highlighting how the perception of duty and valor changed by the war's end. Peter Hart's book 'The Great War' is referenced for its vivid firsthand accounts that illustrate the chaos and confusion faced by soldiers in battle.