>be me, marine in mid 1940's
>trained to fight in Germany
>army says doesn't need marine support
>pacifictheatre.jpg
>mission involved taking shithole island
>japs fight to death, no concept of surrender
>watch wounded Japanese blow selves up
>losing enemy fixed bayonets
>officer draws sword, screams BANZAI!
>60 japs with bayonets charge into machinegun fire
>every body possible trap
>ferocity requires setting aside morals
>adopt natural desire to kill
>wake up ready to die every day
