The fervor of war drives people crazy. It makes them 'Super Patriotic" and blinds them to what it takes to run a country involved in war. They forget about uniforms for the troops, food, bullets, shells, machinery and airships. They only see the boys going off to fight. There are people who can't join a war because of the critical work they do, a physical problem or a health concern that eliminates them from joining the services. My dad was 4F and could not get involved with WW2 but worked on the ground in Seattle with the Civil Air Patrol as a spotter and a plotter. Just because you can't wear a uniform does not mean you aren't patriotic or that you don't care.
The fervor of war drives people crazy. It makes them 'Super Patriotic" and blinds them to what it takes to run a country involved in war. They forget about uniforms for the troops, food, bullets, shells, machinery and airships. They only see the boys going off to fight. There are people who can't join a war because of the critical work they do, a physical problem or a health concern that eliminates them from joining the services. My dad was 4F and could not get involved with WW2 but worked on the ground in Seattle with the Civil Air Patrol as a spotter and a plotter. Just because you can't wear a uniform does not mean you aren't patriotic or that you don't care.
It's almost the polar opposite extreme from what the returning soldiers from Vietnam went through, but directed at non-soldiers.
Maybe it’s just the extra layer of edits, but it does read stronger.
Thanks! I think I'll stick with first person for the rest of the series.