The author constructs a compelling case that national identity, articulated through myths, symbols, and deeply held collective beliefs, exerts a decisive influence on morale, discipline, and battlefield initiative, all serving as measurable proxies for that will [= the “will to fight.”]. Importantly, the book does not serve as cheerleading for nationalism; Brathwaite demonstrates how a… Poursuivre la lecture Liens du mois (mars 2026)