A Vietnam Story

greatestgeneration:

As a veteran of combat in Vietnam, I am often asked about current wars. Recently I have been asked about soldiers posing with corpses or urinating on corpses in Afghanistan. The “patriotic” media wants us to understand what it is like to be a soldier in war, not to condone the conduct but to ask “who are we to judge?” They want to know about rules of war: “Are there rules about taking pictures with dead bodies?” When I see these pictures, I am not shocked. I have similar pictures from Vietnam. And I’m in them. Such pictures are part of our warrior culture. Not everyone takes them, but they are not in any way unusual. (via Why are we still in ‘Vietghanistan?’)

While this blog focuses exclusively on World War II, I thought it was important to share this thought-provoking piece on war and what happens to young men confronted with the harsh realities of death, carnage, and fear. 

If you are a fan of history - particularly military history - this is a must read. Please share with your followers!

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    War is hell. I’m OK with our Troops taking pics, and pissing on the enemy, dead or alive.

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    Definitely worth a read.

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    “What about the laws on our books that forbid war? The Kellogg-Briand Pact bans all war. The United Nations Charter...

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