“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.” George S. Patton (WW2 General)
7 Tips for Successfully Completing Boot Camp, or Any Intense Training Experience, Courtesy of WWII Marines
Marcus Brotherton (Art of Manliness website) suggests there are seven tips for successfully completing boot camp, or any other intense training experience which are: Expect immediate, difficult change Never complain Never fight the man who trains you Pace yourself Don’t be a “grab-ass” Learn rules quickly, follow them explicitly Respect the leader with the low… Read More
Women & Combat Roles
According to David Isby, the Russians realised how valuable women snipers could be during World War II. “The Russians employed over 1,000 women snipers along the Eastern Front. So, when will we allow women in combat arms units? Since 2003 I have lost 55 of my friends, all men.” Source: Devaney, D.K. (2012) Women in… Read More
1940s and the United States Army
During World War Two, and the post-war period, the US Army used intensive basic training as a strategy to rehabilitate and reform soldiers who committed criminal behaviour. This approach was utilised to reduce costs and overcrowding, successfully returning 42,000 soldiers to active duty (Anderson et al., 1999). References: Anderson, J.F., Dyson, L. & Burns, J.C.… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 