I haven’t seen the movie and I’m not sure if I will, so I did not read the full article, in full disclosure. However, the title is spot on and something I always tell people when they say, “Oh, it (war) must be awful.” I tell them “no, it’s quite the opposite. What other profession is there where you/the guy next to you will die for each other? That’s love.” Saved, to be read later.
As a student of human nature, I am fascinated by the huge challenge faced, I assume, by every war fighter who survives the experience of "making sense/meaning" of their extra-ordinary field experience. I would imagine that the fine details of exactly HOW each person does that will either enhance or undermine their years of post-combat living. I'm struck by how you and several other writers here are doing that work, Adam. Thanks for sharing all that. I worked on a psych unit with a Vietnam vet back in the early 1970's. When we shared the night shift, his war experience was all he talked about. It was eye-opening for me to listen, and I have never forgotten those deeply meaningful conversations.
pretty heavy, dude. as a rank civilian and wannabe, I am fascinated by the subject of warfare. I appreciate your desire that non-military folk gain a greater appreciation of military folk and what they go through, how deep their level of dedication is, how high their intention to serve and sacrifice is, all of that, but the comradeship cannot be understood by those who do not serve. That willingness to give it all up for your brother warriors and trust them totally to do the same for you, is not to be found outside of war. That is the conundrum of war. ( perhaps a very few other peak activities like mountain climbing or acrobats on the trapeze)
I did see Hacksaw Ridge which I thought was very well made and extremely intense in the depiction of the battle scenes. There was an interview with the guy who is the central hero at the end of the film. He was still alive when the film was made. All the greatest things we do come out of a sense of love, but can you describe blue to a blind person ?
I haven’t seen the movie and I’m not sure if I will, so I did not read the full article, in full disclosure. However, the title is spot on and something I always tell people when they say, “Oh, it (war) must be awful.” I tell them “no, it’s quite the opposite. What other profession is there where you/the guy next to you will die for each other? That’s love.” Saved, to be read later.
I completely get it. I think that's why I waited so long to watch.
As a student of human nature, I am fascinated by the huge challenge faced, I assume, by every war fighter who survives the experience of "making sense/meaning" of their extra-ordinary field experience. I would imagine that the fine details of exactly HOW each person does that will either enhance or undermine their years of post-combat living. I'm struck by how you and several other writers here are doing that work, Adam. Thanks for sharing all that. I worked on a psych unit with a Vietnam vet back in the early 1970's. When we shared the night shift, his war experience was all he talked about. It was eye-opening for me to listen, and I have never forgotten those deeply meaningful conversations.
pretty heavy, dude. as a rank civilian and wannabe, I am fascinated by the subject of warfare. I appreciate your desire that non-military folk gain a greater appreciation of military folk and what they go through, how deep their level of dedication is, how high their intention to serve and sacrifice is, all of that, but the comradeship cannot be understood by those who do not serve. That willingness to give it all up for your brother warriors and trust them totally to do the same for you, is not to be found outside of war. That is the conundrum of war. ( perhaps a very few other peak activities like mountain climbing or acrobats on the trapeze)
I did see Hacksaw Ridge which I thought was very well made and extremely intense in the depiction of the battle scenes. There was an interview with the guy who is the central hero at the end of the film. He was still alive when the film was made. All the greatest things we do come out of a sense of love, but can you describe blue to a blind person ?
Looking forward to watching. Second time I heard about this movie today.