There are six UN-verified “grave violations” of children’s rights in conflict. Being recruited and used as a child soldier is one of them. [i] Save the Children’s Stop the War on Children report, the ...

Many young soldiers enlisted as musicians -- drummers, fifers, or buglers. In theory, musicians didn't fight. But once a battle began, these kids often armed themselves — to save their own ...

While they often exhibited pride in regiment and nation, soldiers could also demonstrate a growing class consciousness and support for political radicalism. The book will challenge assumptions that ...