Some conservatives, emotionally spurred on by stories of herosim on the battle field, have suggested that THIS generation is fast becoming the 'greatest generation'.
That could be the case but, to me, the last 'greatest generation' was defined not only by it's soldiers but by the sacrifices of it's citizens in time of war.
Without tooting the "we've-scarificed-our-freedoms" horn, can any of you give me examples of sacrifices that the population has voluntarily made in the war effort?
2007-07-31 05:36:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
None. They kick and scream at every real and imagined inconvenience.
2007-07-31 06:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each generation has had it's hero's and coming together as a people for the greater good...
But, in my opinion, WWII had the most sacrifices not only of it's military, but our (the American) people...war bonds, women joining the work force (remember Rosie the Riveter?),
rationing of sugar, coffee, rubber..(among others), canteens (lounge like places for soldiers to relax) , the USO, movies about the war, more immigrants fighting for America than ever...all these things, and more, in my opinion, make it the generation who did the most for our country...no one complained...everyone pitched in...and everyone was proud and did whatever they could for the "war effort"....
2007-07-31 12:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Toots 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right. My parents generation put up with hardship.
Just like VietNam life goes on normal here. That's what makes it easy to be more critical. The 1st mortar to land in your "hood" would change the mind of any anti war activist!!! They would be screaming the loudest that we should have finished the job. The US Armed Forces specialize in keeping war off our shores.
Works for me!
SSG US Army 73-82
Dad: 4/42 - 4/44 206th Coast Artillery, Attu
9/44-7/45 Hq/2/317th 80th Infantry Division, 3rd US Army Liberators of Buchenwald
2007-07-31 12:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
People have had to sacrifice due to the loss of loved ones. But it is completely unlike WW2 where rations and production switched to military use. I would say the majority of Americans (including myself) have had little to no sacrifice b/c of these wars. Also, I believe it was designed to be this way as to not burden the population with the thought of the ongoing war as this often creates dissent.
2007-07-31 12:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by Michael K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wives children mothers fathers friends grandparents....have sacrificed their loved ones to this war. They proudly watched their boys and girls go to only see them come home in a casket. thats a pretty big sacrifice if you ask me
2007-07-31 12:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by lovely 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋