Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
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Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
Henrique Garbino from Swedish Defence University provides us with a short history of landmines and the challenges of the demining process strangely enough called "mine action". All this before talking about his research on the use of landmines and other explosive devices by non-state armed groups.
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Olli Siitonen, a doctoral researcher from Helsiniki University, explains his research on the use of military euphemisms in combat situations. Have you ever wondered what "The Daisy Cutter" or "Puff the Magic Dragon" meant in the context of the Vietnam War, along with other euphemisms that made war, combat situations, and killing easier to endure for the soldiers? If so, you'll enjoy this podcast!
