Is it psychologically difficult for soldiers to pull the trigger on an enemy?
In short: This video examines the psychological barriers soldiers face when engaging in combat. It explores the difference between firing at distant targets versus facing an enemy directly, questioning how many soldiers actually shoot to kill in the heat of war.
The act of killing in combat is not always straightforward. Psychological resistance often arises when a soldier must face an enemy directly, making the decision to pull the trigger significantly harder than in other combat scenarios.
Conversely, firing becomes easier when the target is impersonal or distant. Examples include aiming at aircraft, engaging in sniper duels, or firing artillery into obscured battlefields where the enemy remains unseen.
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