Fear was the terrible secret of the battlefield and could afflict the brave as well as the timid. … - David Halberstam

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David Halberstam

Fear was the terrible secret of the battlefield and could afflict the brave as well as the timid. Worse it was contagious, and could destroy a unit before a battle even began. Because of that, commanders were first and foremost in the fear suppression business.

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