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Ep. 282 – Drill, training, and discipline in WW1 – Harry Sanderson

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PhD candidate Harry Sanderson talks about his doctoral research into the role and impact of drill on the training of soldiers. Harry contends that close order drill given to soldiers during basic training had a positive impact on their discipline in the trenches.

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At the time of recording, Harry had submitted his PhD thesis and is now probably Dr Harry Sanderson.

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