OC DANIEL EVANS By the Editor – The fundamental nature of war, as Clausewitz appreciated, was the application of state violence. At the ‘coal face’ this means knowing one’s limits and recognizing what one is willing to die for. The Service asks plenty of the individual, indeed, and the possibility that this means the ‘last full measure’ must be appreciated – understanding why one is fighting is the basis of morale. The author uses some strong language in these revealing interviews. A 15 minute read. Everyone who joins the military, at one time or another, will think on some difficult questions…
