We TARGETED Japanese OFFICERS For ONE REASON

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[americanveteranscenter]

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[darkshinethakid]

Whoever Fought in the Pacific. ...different breed.

[RamonVelazquez-wf]

My grandfather fought in both the European and Pacific theaters. After he passed we read his journals. He wrote that fighting the Japanese was much easier than fighting the Germans because the Japanese didn't look like his sons. War is hell.

[Wabbaaajack]

To explain this to the people who haven’t served in the US Military, before any planned operation, everyone is briefed on the details, from the greenest Private to the highest ranking officer. This is so that if your platoon leader bought the farm, your platoon sergeant could lead. And if he died, the squad leaders. And it continues down to the individual soldiers, so that no matter who died the survivors could continue the objective.

[bertgrau]

Being a former Marine, we were taught that if an officer, staff NCO and higher ranking enlisted were killed or out of commission, the lower ranking were to take charge. This is a perfect reason why.

[oldesertguy]

We were taught the same thing about the Soviet army in the late 70's. Autocratic societies don't trust their own soldiers.

[robertwatson]

This was observed on Guadalcanal. The commander of one of their most elite units was killed right at the start of the battle. Leaderless---the attack became disorganized as a result. The entire unit was wiped out.

[chrisoves]

You can still see the grit and determination on his face after all those years. God bless the greatest generation EVER

[Medici]

There was an interview with Vietnamese commander or something at one time nothing how different US forces are in that regard. They basically said that when other nations lose their commander, they do as this gentleman said and become disorganized and chaotic and begin retreating and surrendering. The US forces do the opposite, they start pushing forward, charging harder toward the objective and enemy, hellbent on winning now.

[keepgrindingup]

This guy's that fought in these iconic battles are just of a different character.. they're different human beings than than are alive right now... it's unbelievable

[mgk]

This guy looks like he laid a path of bodies wherever he went.

[paulreilly]

You look at these old guys and you think to yourself " just an old man" but these cats were badass to the max. In their time they were fantastic, and I'm aware enough to be thankful for all they did, and all they suffered. We salute you gentlemen and are always grateful.

[SpodyOdy]

Makes sense given culture differences.

[JoellBanks-ripn]

Respect to the Private who led the company. The Private just got in the military since he was a Private and ran a company all ready at that rank since the higher up officers died.

[denisberte]

Glad you made it back alive. Thank you for your service. God bless! Semper Fi, Denis Berte' USMC (Nam 70-71)

[DrJeffreyMSeder]

My Grandfather was a Marine sergeant in the battle of Okanowa and he said the same thing about the Japanese. He himgself became in charge of a unit after all those above him were killed or wounded.

[MT-tnei]

Thank you for your service, sir. God bless

[MaxHeadRoom-bdvs]

Thank you for your service
Americas Greatest Generation

[LuvBorderCollies]

My dad mentioned that "take charge" spirit in Korea. Yes, it got down to the most experienced private in some cases. I never thought to ask if that was instilled in their training or just American independent spirit.

[patrickdurham]

That old Marine still has more grit then most men alive. As much younger Marine he gives me something to aspire to