15934. SONGS IN THE MILITARY. This paper concerns the ways that songs help soldiers cope with the harsh realities of warfare and military life. Examples of song lyrics are given that serve the purpose of relieving fears, insulting the enemy, overcoming frustrations, or ironically expressing disrespectful attitudes towards authority figures. Written 2003. 12 pages; 34 footnotes; 9 bibliographic sources. 3,035 words.