"Paman's series rubbished all your views."
No he didn't and you know it - it is why you refuse to respond to the fact that the recruiting campaign, prior to enforced conscription (necessary because recruiting has dwindled due to the disillusionment that had set in) was run by a speculator who ws finally imprisoned for his speculation.
The name 'Pennell rang a bell - her lecture appears on one of the links you have given
She pointed out that the reasons for enlisting were complicated - initially enthusiastic, then later, in response to the situation that those already fighting found themselves in - "let's help our boys"
Never, at any time, does she give jingoistic enthusiasm for the cause as a reason for joining up.
YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE NO INTENTION OF FOLLOWING UP YOUR PREVIOUS ACCUSATION OF "LYING AND OUT-OF-STEP VETERANS" and will continue to dredge the internet for out-of-context quotes in order to prove that's what theywere - nice way to remember millions of dead young men eh?
You do not read history, you use bits of it to back up your jingoism
Jim Carroll