DEUT975 Do not fear warfare, or panic at the sight of your enemy.... our Sages warn us that during battle, one may not think of his wife, his children or his land or property. One must clear one’s mind and think only of how to succeed in a battle. Also, each soldier must remind himself that the blood and welfare of every member of the Jewish nation is dependent upon him and if he flees and shirks his duty, it is as if he murdered them. Key concept: Each Jew must place all of his trust in Hashem, and in war time, when each Jewish fighter has the opportunity to sanctify Hashem's Name and bring glory to His people, he should not fear for his personal safety. Our Sages promised that if a Jewish soldier fights with all of his heart and might with intent to sanctify Hashem's Name, no harm will befall him. He and his children will build upstanding households in Israel and he will merit life in the World to Come.