Abstract:Brothers in armsAccording to fraternal accounts of combat, serving alongside a brother fortified the heroic qualities of self-control and endurance. Brothers formed a separate blood unit within the military unit. Some siblings believed this made them almost invincible. For the Francis brothers, Ted explained, it supported their physical and psychological survival:The main idea with Harry and I was keeping alive. We had no thought for practically any other people, there was only our skill and our knowledge and … Show more
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