Decimation in WW2

Decimation in World War II refers to a punitive military practice borrowed from Roman history, where one in every ten soldiers in a unit was executed to punish collective failure or discipline issues. Although rarely used, it symbolized severe disciplinary measures within armies. In the context of WWII, decimation highlights the strict discipline and harsh consequences faced by soldiers or units under exceptional circumstances, serving as a brutal reminder of the importance placed on military order and accountability during intense wartime conditions.