by alehlopeh on 12/31/23, 6:13 PM with 24 comments
by ilamont on 12/31/23, 7:05 PM
For WW2 air crews, I believe gun cameras were standard in many aircraft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_camera), but for an ad hoc weapon like the one described in the article it would less likely, which makes witness accounts or other evidence so important.
My grandfather was in a US Navy salvage group in WWII. At the time, to verify an enemy vessel (especially subs) were sunk, they would send down divers in the old fashioned "heavy gear" suits to identify the vessels. They would also bring up proof, usually something that could be tied to the vessel, which could be a piece of military-grade equipment or even silverware engraved with the name of the ship.
This is what the suits looked like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_diving_dress
by ChrisMarshallNY on 12/31/23, 7:23 PM
My father was affected by PTSD. He never treated it, and I think he never recovered. He was a war hero, and is buried in Arlington[0].
I have another friend who is a Vietnam vet (and also a decorated hero), and treated his PTSD. The difference is night and day.
My father was quiet, and never talked about the war. We're still not sure what earned him his stars.
My friend has absolutely no problem talking about his action. He's not boastful, but it doesn't bother him to talk about it.
by throw0101a on 1/1/24, 1:15 AM
> Other changes occur near the end of the film, when Doss is placed on a stretcher. In real life, Doss had another wounded man take his place on the stretcher. After treating the soldier, a sniper shot fractured Doss's arm, and he crawled 300 yards (270 m)[55] to safety after being left alone for five hours.[56] Gibson omitted that from the film because he felt that the audience would not find the scene believable.[57]
by vasco on 12/31/23, 10:01 PM
Tells you something about what we think we know about history.
by eszed on 12/31/23, 9:59 PM
by WalterBright on 12/31/23, 7:39 PM
by bvan on 12/31/23, 11:12 PM
by tetris11 on 1/1/24, 12:02 AM