Watching, "Saving Private Ryan," now

[Bayard]

The number of men who were killed right in the beginning landing on Omaha Beach was incredible. And it doesn't get much better. Tremendous heroism by patriots. Fighting fascists, fighting for democracy.

If those men could see what is going on in our country now, they would realize that the current government puts no value on those fine qualities, and would care less about them and their sacrifice. May even call them suckers and losers.

Makes me cry.

[BOSSHOG]

1. My Father in Law landed at Omaha Beach

Lost an arm. Was with us till 2004. Quiet, soft spoken gentleman. The only time I saw him angered was when the subject came to republicans.

[WarGamer]

2. yup... it was brutal, around 2500 casualties

But the Grand Daddy of all American one-day battle losses was Antietam where 23,000 were KIA, MIA and wounded in one day.

[House of Roberts]

3. I'm watching 'Decision at Sundown' with Randolph Scott.

I can't recall ever seeing it.

[Javaman]

4. My cousin was there. First wave. He was one of only 3 guys in his platoon to make to the shingle nt

[BigmanPigman]

5. The first 20 minutes of that film

is emotionally exhausting. I have to have it recorded since I must stop periodically to catch my breath and regain my composure.

But the real horror for many vets was seeing what a "person" could do to other humans when they liberated the concentration camps. I've watched many testimonies from vets and "war is hell" can't begin to describe their experiences. So many still couldn't discuss it with their friends and families due to PTSD.

[Wounded Bear]

6. Private Ryan was one of the best war movies of all time...nt