Britten the pacifist
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Britten: 15 facts about the great composer
9. Britten the pacifist
Both Britten and Pears were pacifists and applied to be conscientious objectors on their return to England in the middle of World War II. Initially, Britten was only allowed non-combatant service in the military, but gained unconditional exemption on appeal.
