In Reply to: It also did not show our troops winning all the firefights, which presupposes a talented, posted by Road Warrior on January 18, 2015 at 11:01:59:
warfare isn't really about killing the enemy, it's about being able to handle the massive amount of slaughter; an infinitesimal number of soldiers ever see the person they're shooting at; they fire at "zones."
If danger is tied in with how much honor is exhibited, then I suppose it depends on what the anti-aircraft situation is for the pilot and how often snipers are under fire.
Anyhow, both are necessary.
I had a completely different take on the film's impact: I felt it very much was glorifying the guy.
A turn good adventure film, I'd have to say, nevertheless...
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Follow Ups
- "Honor" in modern warfare is a tough question. The argument has been made that modern - tinear 08:17:55 01/19/15 (3)
- If yer still hanging around, I found this tidbit at Fact Vs Fiction - Road Warrior 18:43:48 01/19/15 (1)
- I'd be very careful accepting much besides his confirmed kills. He fed the rumor that he killed two carjackers - tinear 19:03:38 01/19/15 (0)
- Can't argue with anything here. I think I need to go to 12A next door^ - Road Warrior 16:26:19 01/19/15 (0)