Appalled means horrified, or shocked. It comes from the Old French word 'apalir' - to grow pale. Shock sometimes makes us grow pale.
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Causing consternation or dismay; frightful: appalling working conditions; appalling violence.
The death of nearly 150,000 people forced Japan's Emporer to find out truths his commanding officers had not shared with him. He found the conditions to be appalling and he had no desire to continue the war.
The appalling conditions in this prison camp caused protest in the North, just at the time when Grant had ended prisoner-exchange. As Grant was bogged down at Petersburg, it put pressure on Sherman to achieve some clear victories before the general mood of war-weariness turfed Lincoln out of office.
Yes there was. Many for religious reasons, there was much media suppression of this. There was also a lot of anti-German sentiment. But many of the 'Conchies' (Conciensious Objectors) were very brave indeed although they refused to fight. In many instances their treatment was appalling. Some were sentenced to death, although this was never implemented.
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