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Keppel, Frederick P. (Frederick Paul)
1875
1943
Keppel, Frederick Paul
Keppel, F. P. (Frederick Paul)
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Some War-time Lessons
The Soldier's Standards of Conduct; The War As a Practical Test of American Scholarship; What Have We Learned?
The American soldier and his standards of conduct -- The war as a practical test of American scholarship -- What have we learned?
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"Some War-time Lessons" by Frederick P. Keppel is a collection of thought-provoking discourses reflecting on the ethical and practical implications of military service during World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes related to human conduct, soldier morale, and the lessons gleaned from the experiences of the American Army. As the author reflects on the success and failures encountered during wartime, he emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the soldier's character development. The opening of the text sets the stage by framing the military experience as a significant laboratory for human conduct, analyzing how moral and ethical standards were upheld among soldiers during the war. Keppel examines the mechanisms put in place to maintain these standards, the vital role played by various welfare organizations, and how personal character influences a soldier's success. He discusses the larger implications of these experiences for society, touching on the need for clean living, proactive support systems, and the recognition of the soldier’s innate capability for virtue when placed within a constructive environment. The overall tone is one of optimism, asserting that profound lessons about human nature and communal responsibility can be learned through the crucible of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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World War, 1914-1918
D501
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World War I
Category: History - American
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
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