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VICTIM BY DESIGN.

Authors :
Connor, Joseph
Source :
World War II. Aug2018, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p52-59. 8p. 4 Color Photographs, 7 Black and White Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article explores the execution of U.S. Private Eddie Donald Slovik for desertion on January 31, 1945. Topics mentioned include Slovik's demand for a court-martial for deserting his military unit, his intentions to the Army as revealed by his confession to Private William O. Schmidt, and his trial in Roetgen, Germany wherein the judges found him guilty and voted that he will be shot to death with musketry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08984204
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
World War II
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
130630971