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Just an observation.............
I just finished WAR and feel compelled to comment because of the incanny ability of Mr. Junger to articulate the complexities and the simpleness of combat. I am a combat veteran of the Vietnam War (Army Infantry), and the book certainly stirred up some old feelings and even helped me understand some things after all of these years. This is pretty remarkable, and a testimony to the writing skills and acute insightfulness of Mr. Junger. Combat is a young man's game, and nothing is better or worse!
A friend of mine from "back in the day" has a son currently with the 173rd in Afghanistan, serving in an Infantry platoon. We're very proud of him, and hopefully reading the book help bridge the gap of years when he returns. The second tour begins when he safely returns and gets out of the Army, and that's a long, long enlistment.
And a heartfelt thanks to Sebastian Junger for the manner in which he describes this war.
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Comment by Clare Rosalind Harrison on May 29, 2010 at 12:19am -
I am glad you were able to come to terms with a deeper understanding of events from so many years ago....I hope the stirred up memories were not too sad for you...It sounds like you have a pass it forward with this Soldier in the 173rd infantry platoon now that you have finished the book...WAR...I studied Okinawan Karate, Kenpo and Goju....when I was younger..of course...combat fighting was something I had to seriously psyche myself up for...a few broken noses, bruises but nothing close to death...to be in the moment of "WAR" must seem surreal... fighting, putting lives in danger, the same people who have thrown around atrocities at American Soldiers...in their country..the same soldiers defending their rights and justice...for all a better livelihood...schools for their children...May God bring his Kingdom soon....an end to this system of things....it is time for our Soldiers to return home..at least the ones who want to be home who have been overseas a long time..a home leave...only send fresh blood.. who want to be in the war zone....as a matter of fact..send the child molesters, rapists, murderers, the gangs who think they are tough....great way to put money back in pockets..for stimulus...separate the civilians from the crazy Talibans and gun hungry, misguided suicide bombers taking sacrificial oaths in the name of whatever god they are serving...Holy War..nothing Holy as the one True God is not involved in the politics of this system or this government that promise relief with their fingers crossed at the back....War is not a game...Combat is not hitting the ball at a park and chasing towards home run...The hope we have is the Resurection....may peace and joy dwell with love abounding...annihilating hatred...Isaiah 2>4>>>The One True God will certainly render judgement among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation neither will they learn war anymore.....So long......
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