Hello TA152,

Well, my generation tended to follow orders, and execute instructions to the letter. Rank and authority went hand in hand, hard to explain but that's how we were brought up, we didn't know any other way of going about things. As far as trusting the government goes, yes we did, the enemy leadership, and the nature of the enemy were not something anyone I was acquainted with was willing to accept.

The war in Europe was sent the lion's share of men and material, many today in the U.S. seem to think that world war two began June 6 of '44. No I don't trust the government of Japan, past present or future. The convenient lack of historical memory they claim, while the deaths of millions are swept under the rug. The smiles and bows I do remember, the same expression they wore when they would say "surrender surrender" then pull a grenade on you.

We had some poor leaders, and some good ones. After a time under fire living closely with men in extreme moments, one becomes a fair judge of people and human nature, you quickly learn who are the ones you can count on, and certain behavior that can be expected of others.

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All the Best
Jack