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I did not get a chance to be in the military back when I was 18. It was 1968 and Vietnam was raging. But I wanted to. There were physical reasons behind this. I supported the soldiers but had some problems with who was running the war. Back then at 18, even I saw the problem with Lyndon Johnson and Robert McNamara. I predicted even then with what was going on we would be long if ever getting out of there. I have been pro military most of my life. Some thought I was anti American because I did not support what they were doing. I have always supported the soldier just like Col Hackworth does. David Hackworth has a lot of military biggies against him. Why? Because some of these people are career military people that do not support the soldiers but are worried only about their status. Myself, I support the soldier and was incredibly moved by that film "We are Soldiers." Every American should see it. I sat there during the credits at the end still stunned by the realistic portrayal it gave. I knew guys over there and yes it is better than any film. I am sure the Academy Award people will ignore it as Best Picture like they ignored "Saving Private Ryan," and instead voted that insipid "Shakespeare in Love" movie. But who cares? This last Academy Award show showed exactly what the political left are. Many tuned it out because of their p.c. agenda. Anyway, the movie is one of the best you will ever see. Can you imagine if the p.c. people would get ahold of this film like they have done with E.T.? anyway, this is all I had to say. Brad in Houston