[masraum]

Don, thanks for your service. When they say "war is hell", I believe it. I've not been or experienced the sorts of things that you have, but I realize that even with my vivid imagination, that I can't even begin to comprehend the reality. That, to me is a sobering thought.

I don't think watching the videos would really be as eye opening as your experiences were. I'm afraid that due to movies, TV and SFX, watching a video on youtube or where ever would seem not much different than you average war/zombie movie. I don't think for the sort of impact that you are talking about there is any replacement for up close and personal experience. I just don't think it's real until it's REAL.