Does anyone have personal accounts/know of any documented accounts of soldiers fighting one another and then showing sudden, spontaneous, and probably court-martial-able acts of compassion? I was reading a moving testimony of a WWII British soldier who was about to be shot point blank by a German soldier who then shook his head, said something to the effect of "I can't do this" and let the guy go. Very touching stuff. Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl on Sep 18, 2009 - 8 answers

I've read hints here and there that there were American soldiers who flipped sides and joined the Vietnamese. Where can I find definitive accounts of these stories? [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on May 17, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for information and references to a toy that was available during the 1960s. It was an electrically heated hand powered plastic injection toy. [more inside]
posted by Drasher on Feb 19, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some of the most compelling articles you've read about fighting in the Iraq War? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth on Jul 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for citations (including reporting) regarding psychiatric diagnosis in the military over the past several years. [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Mar 30, 2008 - 2 answers

What are great film examples of the toughest, awesomest soldiers? [more inside]
posted by BE ADEQUITE on Feb 24, 2008 - 49 answers

I want to make one of these bowls instead of buying one. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Sep 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Where in London would I be able to see—and get a decent photograph of—a bearskin wearing footguard of the Household Cavalry? [more inside]
posted by barbelith on May 14, 2007 - 8 answers

How many American soldiers who served in this Iraq war have died since leaving Iraq (German hospitals, American hospitals, at home etc.) ? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Apr 30, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a super-simple way to donate a bunch of books to soldiers serving overseas? [more inside]
posted by unmake on Apr 13, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm trying to find an exact quote about swearing. It went something like "When a British soldier uses the word 'fucking', it's only to let you know a noun is coming up." The original source might be Ashley Montague or Robert Graves, but print and Google searches have failed me.
posted by rosemere on Aug 21, 2006 - 9 answers

Has the Bush administration been cutting or curtailing benefits to active duty soldiers and veterans, and if so, can you point me to non-opinion sources that would back up such an assertion? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Nov 18, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a way for my class to send something to the troops overseas to show our support for them. Anyone here know how to go about this?
posted by jmd82 on Nov 28, 2004 - 7 answers

The mother of a friend of the family was on NBC's Nightly News tonight in a short segment regarding soldiers away from tloved ones during the holidays. We missed the news broadcast today, and I can't find a clip of the video.

Looking around for torrents I TV shows, I found plenty of the usual suspects (sitcoms, cartoons, etc) but nothing on this newcast tonight. Heck no places that offer downloads of new programs period.

This would really mean a lot to my fiancee and brother in law. Can anyone help me out, please?

Thank you in advance. [more inside]
posted by ShawnStruck on Nov 22, 2004 - 8 answers