There has been all kinds of talk in the past few months on what will happen but this story on CNN really summarized the reality of War.
After the 30 minutes the exercise ends. Nearly half of the Marine platoon, 14 of 34 men, lay dead or dying. I've been told in urban combat inexperienced troops can commonly suffer casualty rates of 70 percent to 80 percent.
Minutes later the dead are walking again. The only real casualty is a Marine hit in the head; the paintball opened a gash that bled profusely.
He learned a lesson, as did many.
Walking home is not an option.
They know it.
I know it.