These men were born to drill and die.            Point for them the virtue of the slaughter,             Make plain to them the excellence of killing            And a field where a thousand corpses lie.

Stephen Crane
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This quote is used to describe the nature of soldiers who are forced into the action. It is their job to kill people, and they are good at it. This nature is evident in the way they carry out their duties. They are well trained in the art of killing, well trained to make sure that they do not feel pain or remorse. They are well trained to make sure that they do not feel guilt for their actions.

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