Moral Combat: A History of World War II
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Moral Combat: A History of World War II is a historical work that examines the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by nations and individuals during the Second World War.
All labels observed (2)
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| Moral Combat: A History of World War II canonical | 2 |
| Moral Combat: A History of World War II (alternate subtitles may vary by edition) | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Moral Combat: A History of World War II Context triple: [Allegra Stratton, notableWork, Moral Combat: A History of World War II]
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A.
A Short History of War
A Short History of War is a concise historical survey by military historian Jeremy Black that traces the evolution of warfare from ancient times to the modern era.
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B.
The Pity of War
The Pity of War is a controversial historical study by Niall Ferguson that reinterprets the causes, conduct, and consequences of the First World War, challenging many traditional views.
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C.
On War
On War is a seminal 19th-century treatise on military strategy and theory that analyzes the nature, philosophy, and political dimensions of warfare.
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D.
A Study of War
A Study of War is Quincy Wright’s landmark scholarly work that systematically analyzes the causes, nature, and prevention of war using historical, legal, and statistical methods.
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E.
The Vanquished
The Vanquished is a 1953 Western film in which Lyle Bettger appears, set in the post–Civil War American South and centered on themes of revenge and justice.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Moral Combat: A History of World War II Target entity description: Moral Combat: A History of World War II is a historical work that examines the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by nations and individuals during the Second World War.
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A.
A Short History of War
A Short History of War is a concise historical survey by military historian Jeremy Black that traces the evolution of warfare from ancient times to the modern era.
-
B.
The Pity of War
The Pity of War is a controversial historical study by Niall Ferguson that reinterprets the causes, conduct, and consequences of the First World War, challenging many traditional views.
-
C.
On War
On War is a seminal 19th-century treatise on military strategy and theory that analyzes the nature, philosophy, and political dimensions of warfare.
-
D.
A Study of War
A Study of War is Quincy Wright’s landmark scholarly work that systematically analyzes the causes, nature, and prevention of war using historical, legal, and statistical methods.
-
E.
The Vanquished
The Vanquished is a 1953 Western film in which Lyle Bettger appears, set in the post–Civil War American South and centered on themes of revenge and justice.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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history book ⓘ work on ethics ⓘ |
| alsoPublishedAs |
Moral Combat
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Moral Combat: A History of World War II (alternate subtitles may vary by edition) ⓘ
linked to:
Moral Combat: A History of World War II
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| author | Michael Burleigh ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| examines |
Holocaust and genocide as moral catastrophes
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civilian experiences in World War II ⓘ comparative moral conduct of Axis and Allied powers ⓘ decision-making by military leaders in World War II ⓘ decision-making by political leaders in World War II ⓘ moral justifications for strategic bombing ⓘ moral justifications for total war ⓘ relationship between ideology and violence in World War II ⓘ role of religion and belief in wartime ethics ⓘ treatment of civilians and prisoners of war ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
ethical and moral dilemmas faced by individuals during World War II
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ethical and moral dilemmas faced by nations during World War II ⓘ |
| genre |
ethical analysis
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history ⓘ military history ⓘ |
| hasForm |
e-book edition
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hardcover edition ⓘ paperback edition ⓘ print ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of simplistic narratives of good versus evil in World War II
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emphasizes complexity of moral choices in wartime ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in World War II
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readers interested in ethics and political thought ⓘ students of history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
World War II
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moral dilemmas in warfare ⓘ war ethics ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integrating moral philosophy with narrative military history
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reassessing moral responsibility of both Axis and Allied leaders ⓘ |
| publisher | HarperPress ⓘ |
| setting | global conflict of the Second World War ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | 1939–1945 ⓘ |
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Subject: Moral Combat: A History of World War II Description of subject: Moral Combat: A History of World War II is a historical work that examines the ethical and moral dilemmas faced by nations and individuals during the Second World War.
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Moral Combat: A History of World War II
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alsoPublishedAs
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Moral Combat: A History of World War II (alternate subtitles may vary by edition)
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linked to: Moral Combat: A History of World War II