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There is a very accurate portrayal of interaction between experienced and replacement soldiers shown in the Audie Murphy Biopic "To Hell and Back", 1955. One of the new comers asks a corporal why the unit sergeant (Audie Murphy) was so cold and distant to he and the other new soldiers. The corporal bluntly explained that it was too painful to make friends when the new guys only lasted a couple of weeks before getting wounded or killed. If they lasted long enough to become experienced, then they could become friends.

My father thought this movie about WW2's most decorated soldier was one of the few that was more accurate than not. He cited this scene several times as reflecting how he felt during those days of WW2.

In memorium: AHS, Col. USA (ret) WW2, Korea & Vietnam, LoM, SS, BS(3), PH(4) CIB(2). He got his first PH 71 years ago today with the 45th ID (Thunderbirds) in Italy. Miss you Dad!

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Nice post!!

My pop served in WWII. A Marine in the Pacific....he was a gunner on a ship. Commanded a few men...

Did some police action...some secret stuff.

Never talked about it much....Ended up training guy's in weapons at Camp Pendleton...during the Korean War. Not a D.S. but close to one...I'd guess. Ha!!