That seems to be the case. Turning into the threat was not a spur of the moment decision, according to some who were there.
Yes. My guess is they went into a low-hazard area looking for some isolated enemies. Unfortunately if that's the case, Kerry wasn't the only one involved--which might explain why some are supporting him. I fear there's an ugly story underlying some of this.
> ... unless there was a minimal threat and it was all
> a stunt to get medals from the get-go.
And his pal Rass clued him in on just how to finagle it
after the fact. The mine was real. Mining bronze from
the mine was art.
Sgt. Bilko would be amazed.