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The Extremes of Human Experience in War by James Jones
1:04:41 - 1:09:05 (04:24)
In this podcast, the speaker explores how author James Jones portrays the human experience in war through his book "The Thin Red Line," highlighting the stark contrast between the viewpoints of the leaders and soldiers and the class differences among soldiers.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the different viewpoints from which history is written and argue that the narratives are too often based solely on the perspectives of leaders and not the soldiers on the ground.
1:04:41 - 1:06:39 (01:58)
History
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the different viewpoints from which history is written and argue that the narratives are too often based solely on the perspectives of leaders and not the soldiers on the ground.
ChapterThe Extremes of Human Experience in War by James Jones
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The experience of war can make even the smallest moments feel significant.
1:06:39 - 1:09:05 (02:26)
War Experience
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The experience of war can make even the smallest moments feel significant. Soldiers live for the present moment because it's all they have, without any real responsibility for the future.