The snowflakes of today need to read about these men, and get a clue of what real grit, determination, resolve, tenacity, toughness, and adversity are. Most today are very weak mentally.
Indeed. We all do. Incredible. And there was that "fourth man" they sensed in their trek. And Shackleton lost none of his exceptional men. https://tubitv.com/movies/326588/shackleton-s-captain
Shackelton has been immortalized in the Al Stewart song “Antarctica”.
“The hopeless quest of Shackelton
The dream-like death of Scott”
My goodness, I just looked at the old photographs this morning.
Can you imagine anyone from today under such conditions? I date say half of them would be triggered if they had to watch the movie!
Totally agree. Their story of survival is mind-boggling.
My Dad was born in 1915, the events that occurred in his lifetime.
I hate to say it, but I’m glad he and Mom aren’t here to see what’s happened to their country.