What I took away from the war?
Dear Sgt. Bud,
The last letter got me to thinking about this subject. I think there were some overall lessons. However first of all is never put your trust in politicians , any of them. They are by nature LIARS.
That being said , I learned that ideology is important, probably in all things.Each human is capable of great acts of selflessness and at any moment can commit atrocities with equal vigor. Bravery is often accomplished without thinking, because if you thought about it you might not do it. Real bravery is where they think and still do it. Saving life seems instinctual as well as snuffing it out when the need arises.
War seems to be making a point at the expense of the young, brightest, and best from your nation. I suspect if the old men had to fight, it would be over much sooner.
Don't get wounded at night when and where the choppers cant get you out.
Always Share c rations with your Corpsman and he will always remember you and find some morphine when you are wounded even slightly.
Smoking outside is best left for daytime.
Never pray for rain
It is very unpleasant to poop while during ground combat.
Leeches will let go if you squirt insect repellent on them.
Your co combatants are you best chance to get out alive.
Always smile and give thumbs up to the helicopter guys because you life depends on them many times in many actions. Always buy them drinks when you encounter them in a bar.
Fox holes should be deep if you have time. Oil and sharpen your bayonet it has so many good uses including killing of course. When the enemy flares go off don't move until it goes out. Check your feet every couple days for rot.
Well that is some of the things that I took away from the war. How about you?
Sgt. E 5 S.C.Dawson USMC
Dear Sgt. Bud,
The last letter got me to thinking about this subject. I think there were some overall lessons. However first of all is never put your trust in politicians , any of them. They are by nature LIARS.
That being said , I learned that ideology is important, probably in all things.Each human is capable of great acts of selflessness and at any moment can commit atrocities with equal vigor. Bravery is often accomplished without thinking, because if you thought about it you might not do it. Real bravery is where they think and still do it. Saving life seems instinctual as well as snuffing it out when the need arises.
War seems to be making a point at the expense of the young, brightest, and best from your nation. I suspect if the old men had to fight, it would be over much sooner.
Don't get wounded at night when and where the choppers cant get you out.
Always Share c rations with your Corpsman and he will always remember you and find some morphine when you are wounded even slightly.
Smoking outside is best left for daytime.
Never pray for rain
It is very unpleasant to poop while during ground combat.
Leeches will let go if you squirt insect repellent on them.
Your co combatants are you best chance to get out alive.
Always smile and give thumbs up to the helicopter guys because you life depends on them many times in many actions. Always buy them drinks when you encounter them in a bar.
Fox holes should be deep if you have time. Oil and sharpen your bayonet it has so many good uses including killing of course. When the enemy flares go off don't move until it goes out. Check your feet every couple days for rot.
Well that is some of the things that I took away from the war. How about you?
Sgt. E 5 S.C.Dawson USMC
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