Different times. Different standards. We lost 1,921/2,401 soldiers in Afghanistan over 20 years, and that is considered horrible. In WW II, there were single battles with many more casualties.
Not much that isn't.
I have read some on the bombing of Romania's oil refineries. It is an incredible part of world history and was a huge turning point of the war effort. yes Most of the bombers were B24 Liberators and they did a fantastic job. The most amazing thing is they did a new tactic on that bombing run that pretty much mean certain death for the service men that were in the effort and they had the balls and gusto to do the job. this bombing run was not done from 30,000 feet. they were done below the hight of the the refineries smoke stacks! they dropped so fast and hard to avoid radar detection that one of the planes in a squad actually rubbed its belly on the ground and recovered to deliver its payload. they had to pull up hard to miss the smoke stacks and the back planes had to fly through not only the flack and enemy attacks but the fire balls and destruction from the front bombers deployed bombs. It is a very incredible part of our history and worth every minute looking into that battle. I am amazed at the people who disrespect our flag and the these very men that gave more than they had to save the world and our county and way of life. they all have every bit of respect I have. Thank you.
I remember hearing about that generation being referred to as the Greatest Generation, back when I was a kid. I remember thinking that they didn't seem so special. As I got older . . . . and looked at my generation . . . . and the following generations . . . . I completely understood, and agreed. I can only imagine what they would think of current events. I didn't learn until I was in my 20s, that my grandfather, who I already had quite a bit of respect for, had been a member of Merrill's Marauders. He had always talked about Colonel Merrill, but, it wasn't 'till later that I put two & two together.
The mind is willing, but the flesh is weak. I’m physically spent. My arm cramps have cramps.
