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A lack of realism in Panzer Grenadier
Just hope this factor is finally addressed in 4th edition rules.
Fear In Combat:
The U. S. military conducted some unique research projects utilizing combat veterans of the south and central Pacific. One such study concerned fear in combat and informed 18 and 19 year old recruits that they would be frightened . "Before you go into battle, you'll be frightened at the uncertainty at the thought of being killed. Will it hurt? Will you know what to do? If you say you're not scared, you'll be a cocky fool. Don't let anyone tell you that you are a coward if you admit being scared'. This study, based on the experience of 2,095 combat veterans, reported the following percentage of occurrence of specific symptoms of fear in combat:
Violent pounding of heart 84%
Feeling faint or weak 49%
Sinking stomach feeling 69%
Feeling of stiffness 45%
Shaking & trembling 61%
Vomiting 27%
Sick stomach 55%
Losing control of bowels 21%
Cold sweat 56%
Urinating in pants 10%
Source: War Department Pamphlet 21-13,1944
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