Glum Heroes - Hardship, Fear and Death - Resilience and Coping in the British Army on the Western Front 1914-1919Paperback
Glum Heroes - Hardship, Fear and Death - Resilience and Coping in the British Army on the Western Front 1914-1919Paperback Our vision of the soldier of the Great War is often clouded by…
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Glum Heroes - Hardship, Fear and Death - Resilience and Coping in the British Army on the Western Front 1914-1919Paperback
Our vision of the soldier of the Great War is often clouded by sentimentality. Using their own words, the book considers coping from both the standpoint of psychological theory that has stood the test of time, but more importantly, in the context of the cultural norms of those born into the Victorian era. 'Glum Heroes' is a portrayal of how the soldiers of 1914-1918 coped with their experiences.
The first was a resource limited by distance, and the central role of correspondence in sustaining contact is explored. The external coping resources available to soldiers encompassed family and friends. The second is often misunderstood.
The nature of the comradeship enjoyed on active service mirrored that of the workplace of the early 20th century. The use of modern notions of friendship distorts our understanding of how within its limitations such comradeship was supportive. The two kingpins