2007-09-01 02:57:30 · 20 answers · asked by iraqbubba58 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You can't be serious, in asking this question ?
Audie Murphy was a confused runt of a kid who could barely function, as a US soldier. He was an outsider, who really didn't fit in to army life. His CO had given serious thought to him washing out of basic training, because he could barely adapt.
As a combat soldier, this runt of a kid found his niche. He was able to muster the adrenalin to face down the enemy. His ability as a rifleman, and his courage to shoot to kill, proved him to be the ideal combatant. That M-1 Garand made him an equal to those who would otherwise consider him inadequate. He had something to prove and he did it in a most effective way.
General Chesty Puller was a Marines, Marine. He epitomized Marine Corps leadership, because he wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Chesty had the tenacity of Uylsses S. Grant, the courage of Alexander, the ambition of Napolean, and the mouth of Patton.
His occasional misstep along the way prevented him of ever becoming Commadant of the Marine Corps. Even so, his reputation as a Marines, Marine, and one of the most effective combat leaders, has never been challenged !
Chesty gets my vote !
2007-09-01 03:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Chesty Puller Medals
2016-11-08 07:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chesty Puller is by far the best combat leader between the two.
Audie Murphy was the most highly decorated soldier in the US Army during WW2. However, his notoriety is not due to his effective leadership in battle.
I do not want to disrespect the US Army, but they DO give out medals and citations more frequently than the USMC. Lewis Puller was awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry in battle. If you are a US Marine and your awarded the Navy Cross chances are the same type of action that got you that award would warrant the Medal of Honor in the US Army.
When I see a medal on a US Marine I know it actually means something. When I see a medal on a US Army soldier I know that it may or may not mean something.
I read alot of books written by Col. David Hackworth (US Army retired) he often chastises the US Army because they give out Silver, and Bronze stars based on rank, not combat action. I think this is sad because it degrades the value of those awards for individuals who actually earn them with valor.
That is just the truth of it.
Chesty Puller is known for leading Marines to victory in almost hopeless battlefield situations.
Lt. General Lewis Puller has my vote hands down.
2007-09-01 05:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by h h 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
WOW... I had to think this over a few times. As part of the SGT. Audie Murphy club I feel that I owe some degree of loyalty to the great Audie Murphy..... but you are asking me who I would follow into battle. Hands down I will choose COL. Puller. Because we are talking about leadership, not bravary.
Dont get me wrong, I will follow Audie into war, but my drill SGT always said: never share a fox hole with anyone braver then you.
2007-09-01 07:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by usinf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chesty Puller with his 5 Navy Crosses. During the withdrawal from the Chosin Resrvoir in the Korean War, he said, "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." He brought out all of the Marines and their equipment and also rescued the Army troops. He got a Navy Cross and general Almond of the Army got the MoH. Semper Fi!
2007-09-01 05:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by mechnginear 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Audie Murphy & Chesty Puller, were true war hero in my book, we have great heros of to day< that i would follow into battle>?
2007-09-01 03:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Audie Murphy was the man, don't get me wrong. But Chesty fought in every war and conflict from 1919 up until the Korean war. That is a ton of experience.
2007-09-01 04:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Although Audie Murphy was extraordinary in battle and a natural in the field, ol' Chesty was a true leader of men - a natural commander, and rose to be the big kahuna of the USMC because he had the gift of leadership...he was a warrior too, but I think more would follow him than Audie. He knew what it meant to be out front.
2007-09-01 03:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by constantreader 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Chesty, of course. He was superb both as a fighting man and as a leader, and in both conventional combat and in counter-insurgency operations. Audie Murphy was a true hero, but I'd be afraid he'd get me killed.
2007-09-01 04:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While Murphy was a great indvidual; Puller had more command experience. Not just on the platoon level....
2007-09-01 03:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋