A Look at War Through A Soldier's Eyes (Marines, soldiers, rifle)

[carterstamp]

I urge you to read this, how war leaves an indelible mark on those who fight it, and those they come home to. This is why soldiers should never be disposable. There is no "getting over it," there is only living with the memories.

A war hero returns home, 40 years later

By John Blake, CNN


Karl Marlantes stared at the young man through the sights of an M-16 rifle and slid his muddy finger over the curve of the trigger.

Turning toward him, the man locked eyes with Marlantes and froze.


...Marlantes says his deepest issue, though, was spiritual. The Marines had taught him how to kill, but not how to deal with killing.

[stillkit]

I probably don't need to read that, but others might so you should leave a link to that story.

[Pruzhany]

Linky
A war hero returns home, 40 years later - CNN.com


I already have my own memories of war. I don't really need someone elses.

[freightshaker]

Yeah, same here.. I will pass on reading it, but would encourage others to..

[carterstamp]

It would have been a lot easier to read if I provided the link. Sorry, Brain Fart.


A war hero returns home, 40 years later - CNN.com