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- The article explores the role of ordinary individuals in committing mass violence during the Spanish Civil War, emphasizing their motivations and actions rather than just ideological reasons.
- It analyzes data from 112 oral interviews with former combatants, examining their personal experiences and perspectives on violence.
- The findings reveal that emotional triggers, societal pressures, and a sense of duty played significant roles in violent behavior, challenging the idea that only ideology explains such actions.
Article Abstract
European historiography on wars has embarked on a study of a matter of crucial significance: the involvement of ordinary individuals as perpetrators of mass casualties. This article aims to provide insights and hypotheses concerning the underlying motives behind such actions, focusing on the unique context of the Spanish Civil War. The data utilized for this study are drawn from a sample of 112 oral interviews conducted with former combatants of the Spanish Civil War, all born between 1905 and 1920. During these interviews, 112 men participated a semi structured discussion. Individual perceptions and variables of interest relevant to acts of violence were subjected to qualitative analysis. Our analysis suggests that instances of aggression often arise because of emotional triggers, alignment with fascist ideological convictions, societal pressures and a sense of duty-driven obedience. Our results refute the notion that ideological factors alone suffice as explanations.
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