[#3Fan]

Only infantry should be referred to as soldiers?

[TheCrusader]

"Only infantry should be referred to as soldiers?"

Not at all. But in Lynch's case, the infantry and marines were the heros, not her. Any book interested in highliting true heroism in this story would have to be written primarily about the rescuers, with Lynch as an afterthought. Lynch's companions who died in battle, or were captured and later killed by the Iraqis, should also be a bigger story than her own. Of the many hundreds of dead and wounded American heros who shed their blood for us in Iraq while fighting the enemy, why do we only know the name of Jessica Lynch? That was essentially my point. The whole picture is out of balance.

[Michael121]

Anyone who went through Basic, as did I. Anyone who signed on the dotted line and went to serve their country whether in peacetime, (could be called up) or in war is a SOLDIER.

If you did not serve in any branch of the Armed Forces do not complain about those who did. As long as the individual performed their duty, IS A SOLDIER, even if you don't like them.

Only Infantry? What about Combat Medics? They are not Infantry. What about Tank drivers, gunners, commanders, loaders? They are not Infantry. What about Artillery? They are not Infantry. What about Combat Engineers? They are not Infantry. Get my POINT?

Get real. Learn what a SOLDIER is, before you critisize.