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Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
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Experts at the National Army Museum in London said studies of soldiers in the First and Second World Wars showed that it was prolonged exposure to combat environments that was most damaging. Some American units, such as the Fourth Infantry Division, have been involved in frontline operations for more than six months.
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If you don't have old news clippings, then watch Band of Brothers to see what real prolonged involvement is.
Not to say I don't want soldiers to be relieved/come home mind you. [/QUOTE]Let us not forget 'Nam Vets. My uncle did 4 tours over in there. He was a tortured soul who I believe only found real peace in the dirt nap. What else could cause a man with no stomach and very little intestines(thanks to A.O.) to drink a bottle a vodka night.
He, during his many drunken self-pity tirades, would talk of how evil he was for all the killing he did. The fact he was following orders and serving his country did not matter and neither did all the head-shrinkering in the world.
*shudder* May he rest in peace now.