In order to survive, the soldiers endured savagery, which became a daunting task. When referring to World War II as the ‘Good War,’ it tends to soften the reality of combat. Fussell argues that war is always perilous and should not be taken lightly under any circumstance. Although the Allied forces should be commended for their bravery, war should still not be characterized as ‘Good.’ The bravery of the soldiers displayed in The Boys’ Crusades does not justify ‘Good’ or ‘Bad,’ it simply exhibits the harsh circumstances of World War II. The troops actions may have been necessary to defeat the Axis powers, but the necessity of war does not translate to a ‘Good
In order to survive, the soldiers endured savagery, which became a daunting task. When referring to World War II as the ‘Good War,’ it tends to soften the reality of combat. Fussell argues that war is always perilous and should not be taken lightly under any circumstance. Although the Allied forces should be commended for their bravery, war should still not be characterized as ‘Good.’ The bravery of the soldiers displayed in The Boys’ Crusades does not justify ‘Good’ or ‘Bad,’ it simply exhibits the harsh circumstances of World War II. The troops actions may have been necessary to defeat the Axis powers, but the necessity of war does not translate to a ‘Good