We Love Training - We Were Soldiers

Based upon the best-selling book "We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young" by Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore (Ret.) and journalist Joseph L. Galloway, this compelling war drama depicts the true story of the first major battle between the United States and North Vietnamese forces. It is a film about uncommon valor and nobility under fire, loyalty among soldiers, and the heroism and sacrifice of men and women both home and abroad.

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[johnpauljones]

"He answers to me and to me alone". THAT is leadership.

[IamChevalier]

I loved Plummly's line when asked why he never carried a rifle - "When it comes time for me to use a rifle, there will be plenty laying the battlefield..."
That is a badass line....

[allthebest]

Basil Plumley lived to the ripe old age of 92 and was married for 63 years...He was decorated with a silver star (w oak leaf cluster), a bronze star (also w cluster and "V" device), an air medal (with numeral device - "7" in this case), a legion of merit, the army commendation medal (with 3 oak leaf clusters), and a purple heart (oak leaf cluster) - not to mention - combat infantryman badges, airborne wings, glider wings, and NUMEROUS campaign and service medals... a life well lived and a life of amazing, appreciated service.

[TeeDubzz]

The clear part here: "He might be a Sergeant Major, but you captains and Lieutenants do *not* get to give him orders."

[BULL.]

As former soldier myself I’ve always appreciated the little nuances of this scene. It definitely rings true. I especially like how LTC Moore establishes the boundary between his junior officers and battalion top sergeant. Plumley and Moore were a textbook example of what a partnership between CO and ranking NCO should look like.

[charlesuplifted]

Sargent major plumly is just a living badass
The fact he faught Italians and germans in siscly and salerno, germans in d-day, operation market garden in Holland, battle of the bulge, and into germany he fought in almost every major battle on the western front lol

Then went to korea to fight the north koreans and chinese and still went on to fight in Vietnam is insane

[AfroMan]

Elliot was perfect for this role. His look and demeanor are everything I'd expectfrom an old school no bs NCO

[grandfathergeek]

Mel Gibsons joy, and Sam Elliott’s stern demeanor, crack me up every single time, and Mel’s final glance at the sergeant major, tops it off.

[SentinelSays]

The absolute most respected person in my batallion was our WO1. Absolutely ripped, been in every single engagement that the army had to offer in the 28 years since he joined and was openly the only person to scare the both the newly qalified junior officers and the general in equal measure. Truely as rough as sandpaper and took no sh*t, but absolutely loyal to his men and if they marched into hell, he'd be leading them from the front. He passed away last year from pancreatic cancer, miss the guy immensely.

[tommyt]

It's a long-established fact that working with Gibson was always a lot of fun and a lot of laughs but I'll bet it took a few takes at least to get that shot where Moore is smiling, Plumley is frowning & Moore gives him that sidelong glance. It must've been a funny moment on the set!

[robg]

I've been a senior NCO for 10 years and the best LTCs and COLs I have worked for will tell all the Officers in their initial counseling that whatever MSG says it is like it comes from me.

[gene]

I know gibson's not a big man but he makes Sam Elliott look like an absolute UNIT

[jstappin]

I love this scene because it shows you what a relationship between a Commander and their CSM or 1SG is supposed to look like.

[nathanoppy]

My priests brother was apart of this crew and fought this battle they were in and survived. Apparently he was never the same when he came back home

[historythings]

I have great respect for the men who fought in Vietnam. They went through so much and fought bravely.

[fragout]

This was one of many hard hitting movies to watch depicting war. Huge cast and well acted, directed and some historical context to boot!!

[tonylittle]

As a retired staff NCO and someone who was blessed to have been mentored by some legends. I wish someone would do a full spectrum documentary on military culture pre-UCMJ/post UCMJ. This is something few people can articulate.

[kyledunn]

If there were two men I'd love lead me into battle would the late Gen. Hal Moore and Sgt. Major Basil Plummley. Both were excellent combat leaders and always took care of their men, plus with the rigorous training equivalent to Ranger and Airborne school really meant a difference of life and death in the difficult terrain of Vietnam.
"When we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field and I will be the last to step off. And I will leave no one behind. Dead or alive, we will all come home together." Hal Moore
"Any you sons of bitches calls me grandpa, I'll kill you." Basil Plummley

[jamesturner]

"Any one of you calls me granpda....I'll kill ya." lmaooo

[tommyhunter]

I never figured out how going into battle in something as loud as a Huey was a good idea. So much for surprise. But I LOVE this movie.