translate English to French: He was described by a fellow soldier as "reserved rather than effusive," a shy man who got his nickname from 'ducking' [i.e., avoiding] the girls while on leave in London.
Les pressions culturelles, politiques, juridiques et économiques en faveur de la participation ou de la non-participation furent extrêmes et, avant même la fin du conflit, avaient divisé communautés et familles.