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Battle cry of the familiar rings true: Strange as it might seem, conflict is a comfort. There's plenty of it on view

Television is gearing up for battle this fall, and it's not between network stars.

Navy SEALs, elite air squadrons and camo-clad foot soldiers combat a variety of enemies in several new military-themed series that include NBC's "The Brave," NatGeo's "The Long Road Home," the CW's "Valor" and CBS' "SEAL Team."

The invasion of military programming stands out among the other offerings of TV-as-comfort-food that arrive this season. The escape-from-the-headlines entertainment includes the reboots, revivals and spinoffs such as "Dynasty," "Star Trek," "Will & Grace," "SWAT," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" "American Idol" and "Young Sheldon."

So why all the warmongering now, when poll after poll

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