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Re: Pat RPresta
It wasn't frightening to me. But I could see that some of our soldiers were scared. Didn't stop 'em from doing what needed to be done, though. No women in the ranks in those days.
posted by
Pat_B
on June 27, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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Pat
How frightening for you to watch the men (boys) and I imagine some women, march off to war! A horror...
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 26, 2019 at 8:54 PM
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Re: C_C_T
You are right - it's neither glory nor adventure... I hope the wrong turn on the parade ground was the worst luck you had in service. 
posted by
Pat_B
on June 26, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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I was a enlisted soldier . I remember some signing to go to Korea thinking it might be a great adventure. War is nothing of the sort. I remember feeling the need for female company . I was not a good soldier I once turm right instead of left on the Parade ground. Took four more with me. Funny afterwards.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 26, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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I like reading about moments in history, especially those I wasn't around yet, for I wasn't born. The Korean War did have a major impact. It seems to have gotten sandwiched by World War II and Vietnam.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 26, 2019 at 6:25 AM
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