Combat Cohesion: Why and How Soldiers Fight

How do small groups of combat soldiers perform on the battlefield and maintain their cohesion under fire? These questions have long intrigued social scientists, military historians, and philosophers. What are the key factors that contribute to small unit cohesion and what are the common myths that do not. 

What is in it for me? 

1. The evolution of combat cohesion from 20th to 21st centuries.

2. What factors contribute to combat cohesion? 

3. What are the implications for western militaries and the future of warfare?