On September 3, 1918, during World War I, five soldiers from the British Army were hanged for desertion. The soldiers were executed for abandoning their posts and deserting the military in the face of battle. This period saw high levels of pressure and stress on soldiers, and desertion was a common issue faced by military leadership. The executions were part of the harsh discipline the military imposed to maintain order and morale during the war, particularly during intense fighting like the Battle of Amiens.
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