deejayway wrote:
In peace time, sons bury their fathers.
During war, fathers bury their sons.
I think that was actually Herodotus, but I'm sure Kipling would approve!

Some very fine posts, gentlemen. I'm a regular at another forum (shall not be named) dealing with World War 2 history and I must commend how thoughtful and reasoned your posts are in comparison to the self-proclaimed "experts".

I feel like giving up the rat race and just becoming a handsome millionaire.