Motivations?

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Originally Posted by Raellus

In a lot of my reading, there are indeed conflicting personalities, rivalries, and that sort of thing but they seem to be suppressed or surpassed by the bonds formed during combat. I really can't recall reading portions of any memoirs or small unit histories where comrades actively fought and/or undermined one another. I have read of tension between enlisted men, NCOs, and officers, though.

Like most situations, I think each unit is different and unique. I think what you are originally referring to is common enough.