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When we think of war, the tendency is to picture young soldiers only in their military roles. To a large extent this dehumanizes the soldiers and makes it easier for society to commit them to combat.
Walter Dean Myers
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When we think of war, the tendency is to picture young soldiers only in their military roles. To a large extent this dehumanizes the soldiers and makes it easier for society to commit them to combat. — Walter Dean Myers

About Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers was a Writer from United States (1937–2014).

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Walter Dean Myers lived from 1937 – 2014.
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