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To discourage others from being cowards or deserting.
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How many men were shot for cowardist in world war 1?
About 150,000 soldiers deserted from the German Army, many of them fled to neutral countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland. Only 18 from those caught were executed. In WW2 10,000 deserters were shot.
Why soldiors were shot for cowardice?
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Why were soldiers sometimes shot at dawn?
In ww1, soldiers were shot at dawn for suffering from shell shock and for desertion. They shot these soldiers so that other soldiers weren't encouraged to be a coward.
How many soldiers shot rizal?
sixteen soldiers (8 Spaniards ) (8 Filipinos)
What is cowardice in World War I?
cowardice is when a soldier refuses to fight it was punished by death
How many men were shot for cowardist in world war 1?
About 150,000 soldiers deserted from the German Army, many of them fled to neutral countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland. Only 18 from those caught were executed. In WW2 10,000 deserters were shot.
Why soldiors were shot for cowardice?
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How many British Soldiers were executed for desertion and cowardice?
306 british soldiers got executed for cowardice in World War One.
Why were soldiers sometimes shot at dawn?
In ww1, soldiers were shot at dawn for suffering from shell shock and for desertion. They shot these soldiers so that other soldiers weren't encouraged to be a coward.
Why did the British execute their own soldiers?
The British army often executed their own soldiers in World War One for crimes such as desertion and cowardice. Often these soldiers were suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, or were pacifists.
What were some of the punishments in World War 1?
You got shot for cowardice and you got hung for something i cant remember what is was :S
How were soldiers in WW1 disiplined?
they were shot in the foot. they were shot in the foot.
Why did France leave World War 1?
the french are well known for their cowardice. the first shot of a gun they will raise the white flag.
What is an example sentence with the word cowardice in it?
His cowardice got him kicked out of the army.I have never seen such sheer cowardice before.
Who killed Harry farr?
Sir Douglas Haig Shot Harry Farr for Cowardice. There are lots of different views on whether it was the correct choice or not.
Who had been shot in the war?
many soldiers
How many soldiers shot rizal?
sixteen soldiers (8 Spaniards ) (8 Filipinos)
