Define What is Correct

[Bill Ricca]

so be gentle if I misspoke in any way

Your post is not a misspeak. You are entitled to your judgment/opinions which do not distort military history.

Today, especially in the younger generation, history of the US Military means nothing. Those that are constantly selling fake items also disregard military history.

Welcome on board.

[DaveHH]

in 1966 I ate some rations in Vietnam that were made in 1944, at that time 22 years old (the year I was born) the cigarettes were Luckys and burned like detcord, we shot 105 howitzer shells that were made in 1944, have one that was fired on my birthday, we had some pineapple grenades.

There are some anomalies in original carbines yes, like a couple of 5.6 Winchesters with Underwood recoil plates.

[mpd1978]

When you speak of the "younger" generation. Dont forget that millions of this generation have volunteered to serve in our military amidst two not so pretty wars. Every generation thinks the next one is not as good as them. Human nature I guess.

Your post is not a misspeak. You are entitled to your judgment/opinions which do not distort military history.

Today, especially in the younger generation, history of the US Military means nothing. Those that are constantly selling fake items also disregard military history.

Welcome on board.

[Bill Ricca]

When you speak of the "younger" generation. Dont forget that millions of this generation have volunteered to serve in our military amidst two not so pretty wars. Every generation thinks the next one is not as good as them. Human nature I guess.

I think you are misinterpreting the point I am making. Yes, there are service men in the young generation. But the overall majority of the youth have a different outlook on this country. Most think the government owes them something, most have no knowledge of WWI, WWII, Vietnam, etc. Speaking to this generation I have run into one that argued that we fought the Russians in WWII, and many that told me the Vietnam War could not be won.


Reality is the first one knew nothing about this country's military history and the other ones were brain washed from a biased educational system. Again, this is a large percentage, not the 2 million or so that are serving our country.

I like the young generation's knowledge of technical instruments, but have no respect for their knowledge or interest in history.

[Garandrew]

I have raised a son, active duty US Marine, and his 2 siblings [boy and girl, non military] as well are very learned on WW2 and US history, and can ID all US smallarms in movies..

[Bill Ricca]

I have raised a son, active duty US Marine, and his 2 siblings [boy and girl, non military] as well are very learned on WW2 and US history, and can ID all US smallarms in movies..

Nice to hear. I bet 90% of the individuals they went to school with are quite different. Good for them and you too!!!

[DaveHH]

History is war, one after another. WW2 was the single most important event in world history as about 10% of the world's resources (my numbers) were shot up in a 5 year period. The US was an exporter of oil before the war and an importer of oil afterward. Multiple millions of people killed, starved. displaced, whole countries freed from colonial bondage, others made slaves. And whole generations of kids don't even know or care that it happened. Liberals have done a great job of rewriting history.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

in 1966 I ate some rations in Vietnam that were made in 1944, at that time 22 years old (the year I was born) the cigarettes were Luckys and burned like detcord, we shot 105 howitzer shells that were made in 1944, have one that was fired on my birthday, we had some pineapple grenades.

Dave,

I remember those rations, we lived on them too 1968,69,70. Fun memories now, didn't like it much then. Went over at 165 lbs and came home one year at 135 lbs. Warmed them up on the manifolds of our boats. I didn't smoke so I traded my cigarettes for the gum. Crackers and jam for being 25 years old wasn't too bad. I would trade for the pound cake and pecan cake. Still have some P-38's. My wife wanted a new can opener one year in the 80's and I wrapped one for her. Got a sour look until I brought out the real one.

Some times it's just the old days, not necessarily the good old days.

I have raised a son, active duty US Marine, and his 2 siblings [boy and girl, non military] as well are very learned on WW2 and US history, and can ID all US smallarms in movies..

Congrats to Garandrew for giving his children some of the history of our country. The youth, whatever generation, learn from what they are taught. If their family had served in the military most likely they were told and taught about it. Patriotism is not taught in school anymore. Most schools now-a-days do not even start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance, an everyday first of the morning event when I was in school.

The schools, whether it be primary to college levels, have a majority of liberals as teachers. Not all, I have seen many who were not. That is what the now generation is learning from. Distaste for the military, wanting ROTC programs out of colleges that collect federal monies to operate. If they were taught US history they would see that the military is what has given us the freedoms that we have today. And maybe shine a different light on the subject.

I took my cousin and his kids out some years back and let them shoot a Carbine, Garand, and 45 ACP. Three out of four were excited. One of the two girls could care less. All I can do is try and pass on some of my passion for our Country, History, and it weapons.

[DaveN]

You said freed from colonial bondage, did you mean imperial bondage, ie.. Japan. we freed our selves from colonial bondage in the 1776.

But your point is well taken.

[frankderrico]

Jim you hit on something. When we were growing up and in school we had alot of WW2 vets as teachers. They were proud of what they did for our country and shared that with us, and instilled that pride in us. Our history books also showed that pride. Remember the pictures of WW2 in those books? That doesn't happen anymore.
Talk about liberals, I herd that now that the DADT policy has been repealed that Harvard has "invited" the ROTC back on campus. I hope they tell them to shove it.....Frank