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ID180033
Title ProperCoercion in Armageddon
Other Title Informationthe experiences of Ottoman soldiers in the Great War
LanguageENG
AuthorYolun, Murat
Summary / Abstract (Note)The coercion that the Ottoman government and army established over its subjects during the Great War remained a significant factor in the war experience of the conscripts despite its limitations. Coercion is one of the most significant answers of why the Ottoman soldiers endured such a destructive warfare, in spite of war attrition, virulent epidemic diseases, malnutrition, maltreatment, thirst, and harsh climatic conditions. The Ottoman government exercised remarkable coercion over not only the conscripts but also society and economy, demanding an unconditional loyalty for the survival of the empire. Training, military penal code, religious ideology and narrative that legitimized the warfare were the instruments of coercion. This study will contribute to the social history of the Ottoman conscripts during the First World War.
`In' analytical NoteMiddle Eastern Studies Vol. 57, No.6; Nov 2021: p.865-879
Journal SourceMiddle Eastern Studies Vol: 57 No 6
Key WordsOttoman Empire ;  Coercion ;  Great War ;  War Experience ;  Ottoman Soldiers


 
 
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