How soldiers deal with the job of killing

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Richard Holmes in 'Acts of War' also covers this (pg 365-75) and has more to say on the matter. In addition he reminds readers that soldiers tend to create and unofficial name for everything. So if every item of equipment is given a new name does it really come as any surprise that this also happens to the enemy?

Paramedics enjoy throwing around these sorts of terms. Particularly when they’re having lunch with non-paramedics.