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When I was a kid there were veterans of the war in both theaters all around. Most did not talk about their experiences. I regret not having the forethought back then to have a conversation with them about what they experienced. Soon that generation will be gone. Thank goodness movies and series like Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, The Pacific, and others have captured much of the history for us. God bless our warriors past and present.
 
HayesGreener said:
When I was a kid there were veterans of the war in both theaters all around. Most did not talk about their experiences. I regret not having the forethought back then to have a conversation with them about what they experienced. Soon that generation will be gone. Thank goodness movies and series like Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, The Pacific, and others have captured much of the history for us. God bless our warriors past and present.
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Now we're loosing the VietNam vets.

My Dad made 3 jumps with the 82nd during WW2. He never talked much about it. Occasionally when playing cards with my Uncles WW2, Korea, and VN vets (and after a few adult beverages), I would over hear some stories.
 
It’s hard for folks today, especially the younger generations to even begin to conceive of the sheer scale of that war. Here, in the good old USA, 1 out of every 8 people (including men, women, children) was in uniform. Put another way, if the same condition existed today our military would be more than 42 Million in strength. At one point there were more than 3100 military bases in the 48 states. Literally everyone knew folks in the military.. unfortunately our “history” classes fail very badly in showing what history really was. This truly was “the greatest generation”, surviving the hardships of the Great Depression followed by the horror of global war. I’ve serious doubts about the ability of people today to have that level of strength.
 
Shibadog said:
It’s hard for folks today, especially the younger generations to even begin to conceive of the sheer scale of that war. Here, in the good old USA, 1 out of every 8 people (including men, women, children) was in uniform. Put another way, if the same condition existed today our military would be more than 42 Million in strength. At one point there were more than 3100 military bases in the 48 states. Literally everyone knew folks in the military.. unfortunately our “history” classes fail very badly in showing what history really was. This truly was “the greatest generation”, surviving the hardships of the Great Depression followed by the horror of global war. I’ve serious doubts about the ability of people today to have that level of strength.
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Agree
Shame isnt it.

I wouldnt lump all the current folks in that category, as there are many willing folks to serve and value our history and know it. But you are correct, the vast majority do not
 
PieterCoetzee said:
Now we're loosing the VietNam vets.

My Dad made 3 jumps with the 82nd during WW2. He never talked much about it. Occasionally when playing cards with my Uncles WW2, Korea, and VN vets (and after a few adult beverages), I would over hear some stories.
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I have a Walther P 38 that my mom's cousin brought back. He was in the 82nd Airborn.
 
KillerFord1977 said:
The opening scene of Saving Private Ryan says it all
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Yup-very very true. When I worked for VA back in the day we had some facilities where ALL staff were required to watch it (shown at the facility) just to remind folks about all those “old men” we took care of. Thought it was a Great idea!
 
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