>Horrible comparison. First, it's not uncommon (historically) for bad soldiers to have been executed. In Russian history alone, I can find examples of that (Tro

>Horrible comparison. First, it's not uncommon (historically) for bad soldiers to have been executed. In Russian history alone, I can find examples of that (Trotsky's decimation in the Red Army, based of course on the Roman practice). I can only say - Kirk Douglas, "Paths of Glory". It said all about bad performers and management. >Similarly, in the military poor soldiers aren't usually sent into front line battles (being delegated to secondary roles). you're kidding, right?