Events tagged with "eddie slovik"

Historical Events tagged with "eddie slovik"

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Military & Warfare

Eddie Slovik Executed for Desertion

January 31st, 1945 80 years ago

Eddie Slovik, a private in the U.S. Army, was executed for desertion. He had deserted during World War II, seeking to avoid the combat he faced in Europe. After being apprehended, he was court-martialed and sentenced to death, which was affirmed by the Army. This marked the first execution of an American soldier for desertion since the Civil War, highlighting harsh military discipline during wartime.