“With respect to the effect of "friendly fire" hitting among troops. however, it is to be observed that if the circumstances leave any room for doubt as to the source, the men will jump to the conclusion that they are being victimized by their own guns.”

—  S.L.A. Marshall

Men Under Fire. p. 193.
Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command (1947)

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