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Neil Sheehan

Americans, particularly after World War II, tended to romanticize war because in World War II our cause was the cause of humanity, and our soldiers brought home glory and victory, and thank God that they did. But it led us to romanticize it to some extent

Neil Sheehan

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After World War II, Americans often viewed war in an idealized way because their side was seen as fighting for a just and important cause, and their soldiers returned with honor and success. This positive experience made people more likely to see war as something noble or glorious, even though that view can be misleading.

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