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What was the difference between the Conscientious Objectors in World War 1 and World War 2?
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Most objectors in the 1st world war were against fighting as they saw it as pointless slaughter, whilst objectors in WW2 were probably the same as well. In WW2 for example 'Conchies' were against the fighting, but that did not preclude them from war work. In fact many of these principled, brave men were involved in bomb disposal ! I had thought that bombs that didn't explode did not do so by accident: Not at all, they are designed not to do so to tie up resources of the enemy, indeed this still goes on to this day. I think there were more objectors in WW2, mainly because, I suppose, of greater media awareness. I don't know what differences there might be between these people, surely if you are a pacifist then that's all there is to it. Personally I am not a pacifist, but I do understand their point of view. I too wish war was avoidable, but....
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How did attitude towards conscientious objectors change in the years 1916-45?
The governments attitudes changed between world war 1 and world war 2 beacto be conscientious use even though people were giventhe right
Who was a famous conscientious objector in world war 2?
obviously Hitler
What is the difference between war and world war?
world war is war between more then 2 countrys and war is between only 2
What did conscientious objectives mean in World War 1?
Do you mean "conscientious objector"? A conscientious objector (or "CO") is a person whose conscience (his sense of right and wrong) does not allow him to fight for ANY reason. It is sometimes difficult to determine if a person who refuses to go into the Army is really morally opposed to war or conflict in any form, or if he simply does not want to fight in THIS war, for THESE reasons. Or if he is genuinely a coward. Many COs were assigned to medical units; they would not be in combat themselves, but would serve as medics and orderlies assisting the doctors treating the wounded.
How was World War 2 different from modern day wars?
what is the difference bewteen the world war 2 and the modern day war and how are the weapons different between the two wars
In World War 1 how many conscientious objectors were shot?
None.
What happened to the conscientious objectors AFTER world war 1?
After world war one ended all the prison sentences aimed at the conscientious objectors were altered to time served, and all those convicted were released by August 1919. Discrimination against conscientious objectors after ww1 existed and many had trouble finding jobs.
How did attitude towards conscientious objectors change in the years 1916-45?
The governments attitudes changed between world war 1 and world war 2 beacto be conscientious use even though people were giventhe right
What group of people opposed world war 1 because all wars are evil?
They were known as being conscientious objectors.
Is there a detailed list of UK World War 2 Conscientious Objectors and if so where can you get a copy?
http://www.ppu.org.uk/learn/infodocs/cos/
What has the author John Hoare written?
John Hoare has written: 'John Hoare' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Conscientious objectors, Biography, Pacifists
What is a conscientious objector?
A conscientious objector is a person that refused serving in the armed forces due to their own personal beliefs that war is wrong. May 15 is celebrated around the world by many organizations as International Conscientious Objectors Day.
What has the author John C Olinger written?
John C. Olinger has written: 'A place of conscience' -- subject(s): History, Mennonites, Conscientious objectors, World War, 1939-1945
What are the reasons for Conscientious Objection?
Conscientious objectors were people who simply did not want to fight in World War One. Conscientious objectors became known as 'conscies' or C.O's and they were a sign that not everybody was as enthusiastic about the war as the government would have liked. Battles such as Ypres and the Somme had cost Britain a vast number of casualties. By 1916, volunteers to join the British Army were starting to dry up. In response to this, the government introduced conscription in 1916 - where the law stated that you had to serve your country in the military for a certain period of time. A 'conscience clause' was added whereby those who had a "conscientious objection to bearing arms" were freed from military service. (To suki luv Dani)
What has the author Marvin Ronald Pollock written?
Marvin Ronald Pollock has written: 'British pacifism during the First World War' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Protest movements, Conscientious objectors, Bloomsbury group, Pacifists
World War 1 conscientious objector?
Conscientious objectors were rejected from there society, treated and seen as criminals. In the eyes of their country they failed to contribute and make a difference and were seen to be traitors given white feathers by women, this was to make them feel like cowards. They were ridiculed by the deluging propaganda's and some were accepted but still there beliefs were not respected.
What has the author John Rae written?
John Rae has written: 'Conscience and politics' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Conscientious objectors, Great Britain 'The public school revolution' -- subject(s): Endowed public schools (Great Britain), History
