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Deserters would be court martialled. The trial usually ended with them being sentenced to be shot at dawn by a 12 man firing squad. In WW2 the only offence for which you could be put to death was mutiny, whereas there were several more in WW1 including cowardice, and striking a superior officer.
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∙ 9y agoIn the British army during WWI, cowardice in the face of the enemy was punishable by death. According to statistics, there were 18 men executed for this crime during the war.
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What did women do to men who didn't join the army in World War 1?
They sent a white feather. It implied cowardice.
How many men were shot for cowardist in world war 1?
About 150,000 soldiers deserted from the German Army, many of them fled to neutral countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland. Only 18 from those caught were executed. In WW2 10,000 deserters were shot.
What was field punishment number 1 in world war 1?
Field Punishment No. 1 comprised a British Army punishment imposed for minor offences such as drunkenness, and was often applied during the First World War. A most humiliating form of punishment which continued into the late 1920s, Field Punishment No.1 saw the soldier in question attached standing full-length to a fixed object - either a post or a gun wheel - for up to two hours a day (often one hour in the morning and another in the afternoon) for a maximum of 21 days. An earlier punishment by flogging had been earlier abolished within the British Army in 1881. Field Punishment No. 2 comprised a British Army punishment imposed for major offences such as defying an order and was often applied during the First World War. the form of punishment was to face the firing squad
The military out come of World War I was decided by what reasons?
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What is the wierdest fact about world war 1?
I suppose it's a matter of opinion but i found the fact as punishment for falling asleep on sentry duty was execution a bit weird.
What did women do to men who didn't join the army in World War 1?
They sent a white feather. It implied cowardice.
What were some of the punishments in World War 1?
You got shot for cowardice and you got hung for something i cant remember what is was :S
Why did France leave World War 1?
the french are well known for their cowardice. the first shot of a gun they will raise the white flag.
How many men were shot for cowardist in world war 1?
About 150,000 soldiers deserted from the German Army, many of them fled to neutral countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland. Only 18 from those caught were executed. In WW2 10,000 deserters were shot.
What punishments did the soldiers receive in World War I?
there were many punishments including being tied to a tree (2hrs a day) being in an empty range of fire. months in prison with hard labour. up to 10 years in prison or being shot. pretty much they made you feel pain.
What was field punishment number 1 in world war 1?
Field Punishment No. 1 comprised a British Army punishment imposed for minor offences such as drunkenness, and was often applied during the First World War. A most humiliating form of punishment which continued into the late 1920s, Field Punishment No.1 saw the soldier in question attached standing full-length to a fixed object - either a post or a gun wheel - for up to two hours a day (often one hour in the morning and another in the afternoon) for a maximum of 21 days. An earlier punishment by flogging had been earlier abolished within the British Army in 1881. Field Punishment No. 2 comprised a British Army punishment imposed for major offences such as defying an order and was often applied during the First World War. the form of punishment was to face the firing squad
What punishment did Germany face after World War 1?
They had to pay reparations, their army was limited and they had to give back some of the land that they had taken.
What was Germany's punishment in world war 1?
the TRAWLGermany could not have a submarine or tank they were only allowed a small army and 6,naval ships.
Why and how should the Germans be punished for World War 1?
The time for punishing those involved with World War I is long over. Punishment should only be used as a corrective measure and it's too late for that now.
What punishment had Germany have in the league of nation?
Germany had to use all of it's country's money to pay off debts owed after world war 1
If you fell asleep whilst you were on duty in world war 1?
If you were caught by an officer, you would be severly punished. That punishment could be death by a firing squad.
How many died in the axis in World War I?
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