Chapter
The Reality of War
1:09:06 - 1:15:25 (06:18)
The details of war are often filtered out of public conversation, as the truth about the violence and brutality of conflict is too horrific to serve as either propaganda or entertainment. Soldiers who return from the front lines are often frustrated by the lack of public understanding about the reality of modern warfare.
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The true experiences of soldiers on the ground during war are often too awful to be used as a propaganda tool or as entertainment, leading to a sanitized and disneyfied representation in media that does not reflect reality.
1:09:06 - 1:12:44 (03:37)
Summary
The true experiences of soldiers on the ground during war are often too awful to be used as a propaganda tool or as entertainment, leading to a sanitized and disneyfied representation in media that does not reflect reality.
ChapterThe Reality of War
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Soldiers are angered by the public's lack of knowledge and understanding of the grotesque injuries they witness on the battlefield, including being struck by parts of their friends' bodies.
1:12:44 - 1:15:25 (02:41)
Summary
Soldiers are angered by the public's lack of knowledge and understanding of the grotesque injuries they witness on the battlefield, including being struck by parts of their friends' bodies. This lack of understanding also makes it difficult for veterans to share their experiences with those who didn't serve in the military.