Hans and Jim, both briefly enlisted as commissioned soldiers, joined their respective national armies solely due to the existence of a conflict. Hans, a cellist, and Jim, a teacher, lacked the experience of seasoned commanders and did not view war as the sole rational means of resolving conflicts. Having endured significant personal losses, they harbored a strong aversion to war and believed in sports as a more viable avenue for reaching resolutions. I concur with their perspective on seeking alternatives to costly wars.