Symbols and Sacrifice in War - Kirstin J.H. Brathwaite

Symbols and Sacrifice in War

National Identity and the Will to Fight
Buch | Hardcover
264 Seiten
2025
Georgetown University Press (Verlag)
978-1-64712-578-3 (ISBN)
134,65 inkl. MwSt
A new theory of how soldiers persevere through the hardships of long wars

Nationalism and its effect on military strategy have long been of interest to scholars of conflict. Outcomes of war are not solely determined by firepower and numbers, but also by the motivations of soldiers fighting for their nation.

This book presents a new theory about the will to fight, arguing that how a conflict resonates with the myths, symbols, and core beliefs underlying national identity shapes soldiers' morale, discipline, and initiative in battle. Brathwaite compares the will to fight of British, Indian, and Australian soldiers in World War II. She draws on military records, such as unit diaries and morale reports, to demonstrate the connection between identity and the will to fight. Her research is important because political leaders make key decisions on matters ranging from the use of force to military manpower policy based on beliefs about what motivates soldiers in battle.

Scholars of security studies, policymakers, and military professionals will be interested in this new theory of a key aspect of military effectiveness and power.

Kirstin J. H. Brathwaite is an associate professor of international relations at Michigan State University's James Madison College.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.7.2025
Zusatzinfo 1 Figures; 2 Tables, unspecified
Verlagsort Washington, DC
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte 1918 bis 1945
Geschichte Teilgebiete der Geschichte Militärgeschichte
ISBN-10 1-64712-578-2 / 1647125782
ISBN-13 978-1-64712-578-3 / 9781647125783
Zustand Neuware
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