Most people on the front line of a war would rather not be there. The rest are just plain crazy. The instinct for personal survival will in most cases completely over-rule notions of patriotism, brotherhood, bravery and honour - you ask any GC or VC medal holder. They will tell you they did what they felt they had to do in the given situation....but they would of rather not had the medal and not been there in the first place.
War IS hell.
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