What kind of shape was the army of 1949 in compared to the army of 1945?
Using this guys logic why the Army of 1949 is well rested and well trained vrs the overstretched worn out soldiers of 1945. Heck we know they was taking anyone to be a soldier in 45, officer and enlisted training was rushed. Equipment shortages was constant. Plenty of R&R in 49 for the troops, I bet desertions was down as well.
Reality was different just like reality is different now.
I have been involved with the US Army either active or reserve since 1985 and has read enough history to say that there has never been a better trained, supplied, and motivated force on this planet than the US Armed Forces today. Just my opinion but I believe my own eyes before I believe what someone has written for the press.