Review of Film--We Were Soldiers--written 1 week from release in theaters. I was limited to 2 pages.
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On March 1, I was the first in line at the movie theatre to see the premiere of We Were Soldiers, starring Mel Gibson. Besides the fact that I am a Military History major and a soldier, I was even more interested in the movie because I had previously seen the interview with the then LTC Hal Moore and a military photographer. During the airing of the news special, the interview was enhanced by their returning …
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…this I swear...when we go into battle, I will be the first to step foot on the field and I will be the last to step off." Indeed he was, and although the Americans sustained their losses, their valorous effort allowed 400 men to defeat 2000 in the first conflict of American troops and North Vietnamese troops--allowing enough lead way for American advisors to claim an all out victory and plunge America into the Vietnam War.
…this I swear...when we go into battle, I will be the first to step foot on the field and I will be the last to step off." Indeed he was, and although the Americans sustained their losses, their valorous effort allowed 400 men to defeat 2000 in the first conflict of American troops and North Vietnamese troops--allowing enough lead way for American advisors to claim an all out victory and plunge America into the Vietnam War.
