HuteÄka, JiÅ™í
Men Under Fire: Motivation, Morale, and Masculinity among Czech Soldiers in the Great War, 1914-1918 (Austrian and Habsburg Studies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800739307
- author:
- HuteÄka, JiÅ™í
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berghahn Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gender Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Men Under Fire: A Groundbreaking Analysis of Czech Soldiers in World War I This book offers a fresh perspective on the experiences of Czech-speaking soldiers serving in the Austro-Hungarian military during World War I. By examining private writings and combining methods from history, gender studies, and military science, Jiří Hutečka sheds new light on the challenges faced by these men and their sense of masculinity. The Great War had a profound impact on the lives of Czech soldiers, influencing their attitudes towards loyalty, authority, and combat. This study reveals how the war challenged traditional notions of masculinity and shaped the resulting dynamics among these men. Through its unique approach, Men Under Fire provides a nuanced understanding of this often-overlooked cohort. By exploring the experiences of exhaustion, sex, and combat, Hutečka's analysis offers a compelling insight into the complexities of war and its effects on individuals. This book is an important contribution to our understanding of World War I history and its ongoing relevance today.
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