[This story is based on a recurring nightmare and the battle of Ramree Island] “Ok sergeant, this interview will be recorder so we as an Army can learn the lessons from your experience and ensure this kind of thing never happens again; tell me what happened”“Well sir, even though there were about a thousand of us in the battalion I could tell the enemy was much more experienced than we
It’s strange. I’m eager and excited to do my job but not to kill….but killing is my job.I can’t wrap my mind around it. Maybe I should talk to someone when I get back.Thank God I ran into that chaplain who explained the difference between killing and murder. Otherwise I would either have lost my mind, or I wouldn’t be able to do this.Joining the Army for college money doesn’t
This short story is about an infantry officer who has to lead soldiers into harm’s way, accomplish a specific mission, and bring his soldiers back to safety.“Ok guys, gather around me”“Take out pen and paper”“Orders just came down; tonight, we are going to ambush an enemy platoon.”“Who is raising his hand in the back?” “Yes..McCormick, what’s your question?”“Sir, you know me. I would never question orders but we have never