In Reply to: I think they used telegrams in WWII. That's what was depicted. nt posted by tinear on July 5, 2011 at 10:20:33:
That would put the time frame of the family in the 1940s, if he died in battle at age 19.
I'm not convinced - I don't think the audience knows how he dies.
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- RE: I think they used telegrams in WWII. That's what was depicted. nt - Revolver66 10:54:57 07/05/11 (2)
- Is it germane to the film? I'd argue not. nt - tinear 11:07:28 07/05/11 (1)
- Well, there was that "teach em how to fight " scene. - Revolver66 11:46:04 07/05/11 (0)