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When Things Go Awry: Command Responsibility, Death Marches, And Unforeseeable Circumstances, Amos N. Guiora, Nathan H. Jackson
When Things Go Awry: Command Responsibility, Death Marches, And Unforeseeable Circumstances, Amos N. Guiora, Nathan H. Jackson
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Although the events of the past year are in many ways unprecedented, they have resulted in circumstances that are common throughout history. The rise of a global pandemic has led to suffering in many forms, political powers shifting, militant coups rising, and countries facing protests as civil unrest becomes more prevalent. In these uncertain times, political leaders and the role of militaries have been even more scrutinized, revealing flaws that might have remained undetected if it was not for circumstances going awry. These current events have caused us to reflect upon incidents of the past when commanders have faced the …