Rambling post i am sure.
Veterans day is Friday, and it always feels trite to me to throw out the "thanks for your service". Just feels like it does not convey how humbled i am and in awe of the men and women who have served our country. For our vets on this board, my greatest respect and admiration.
Just finished watching the American Experience on the Battle of Chosin. I must admit i knew little to zero about the Korean War, and zero about this battle.To hear and watch these men talk about the pure hell on earth was some of the most moving, if not the most moving , documentary/movie i have every seen. You will fight back tears throughout. it will humble you.
And then for them to talk about the sympathy they had for their Chinese enemy, and how bad the Chinese soldiers had it ...wow.
I am sure still re-airing on your PBS station, but here is the link as well
http://www.pbs.org/video/2365880628/