An Intimate History of Killing: Face to Face Killing in Twentieth Century Warfare AUTH-817632 demonstrating the newfound resilience of

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An Intimate History of Killing: Face to Face Killing in Twentieth Century Warfare AUTH-817632 demonstrating the newfound resilience ofThe characteristic act of men at war is not dying, but killing. Politicians and military historians may gloss over human slaughter, emphasizing the defense of national honor, but for men in active service, warfare means being or becoming efficient killers. In An Intimate History of Killing, historian Joanna Bourke asks: What are the social and psychological dynamics of becoming the best citizen soldiers? What kind of men become the best killers? How