Originally posted by RTStabler51:
Grunts are the ones who see the wars firsthand; I would always like to hear their opinions on these types of issues. I read about 1/2 the book on my way home from Djibout two years ago, then just forgot about it.
I disagree with your take on Blackahawk Down; there is very little political information on it, minus a line or two. And having read about every book out there on the subject its a somewhat inaccurate movie, but yes very well done.
Oh and I'm CERTAINLY not saying that I don't want to hear that perspective of the war. The grunts deserve every bit of respect that I or we can possibly give them, and their story definitely deserves to be heard. I'm simply saying that the movie might not be as positive as it seems in the previews, but it still looks to be a good movie.
I agree that Blackhawk Down doesn't intentionally poke at the political side of war. I guess I meant to say that when you stand back and look at the loss of soldiers in comparison to the mission objective, Blackhawk Down was a large failure, as I'm sure you know from reading about it. A failure in theory, but it was certainly not a failure in execution and bravery of the soldiers that were there. They exceeded many of their expectations in that situation and were a great example of just how incredible those men in our armed forces are.
BTW, have you read "Gift of Valor" by Michael M. Phillips? It's a great, accurate account of the 3rd CMOH recipient since the Vietnam War, Jason Dunham. The other 2 being the two snipers that voluntarily went into almost certain death, simply for the hope of giving another man hope, i.e. the snipers in BlackHawk Down.
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
but I don't think it's going to be a positive outlook on the war or Marines.
As in the current war? Isn't this movie set in the Gulf War?
Yep, I meant the war as in the scene of modern war. Not that it's going to be some political mumbo jumbo, just that it could have a somewhat negative outlook on how war is conducted in today's world. (Post WWII)
Last edited by PlatoSVT; 10/28/05 01:30 PM.
