My wife used to complain when I watched old war movies. She said “they glorify war.” I told her they are an example of the human spirit overcoming incredible odds.
One of my uncles served in WWII against the Japanese on Okinawa. To this day he has never spoke of what he saw. I’ve read a lot about how the Japs were and I don’t doubt he saw some terrible stuff. But he survived and prospered. He currently lives in Kansas but his health has been failing.
Most of my uncles and father also served during WW2. We were so proud to be related to them. They too never talked much about their experieces, but to a man they said they'd do it again if they were called.
These were men!