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!
Mutiny and Discontent in The Swedish Army 1609-1617
Militärhistoria
25 minutes 52 seconds
1 year ago
Mutiny and Discontent in The Swedish Army 1609-1617
Jaakko Björklund from Helsinki University tells the story of mutiny and unrest in the Swedish Army during the Ingrian War against Muscovy in 1609-1617. He identifies the sources of disconent among the domestic and foreign troups, it's expressions, and explains how it was handled by the officers.
This is a story of army (in)discipline in the time when Sweden went from supporting the Muscovite state to campaigning to absorb chunks of its territory.
Militärhistoria
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!
