08-06-2013, 07:04 PM
Front rankers are not expecting to be killed and have expectation of excellent medical care if wounded. The casualty rates described
(at least for unit that don't break and run) are such the possibility of rewards of brave action by being at the forefront of the battle seem to outweigh the risk of getting seriously hurt or killed. Many accounts of individuals rushing forward into battle even AGAINST orders exist. These men seem as if many or even most were eager to be in the front rank and STAY there not be rotated out.
(at least for unit that don't break and run) are such the possibility of rewards of brave action by being at the forefront of the battle seem to outweigh the risk of getting seriously hurt or killed. Many accounts of individuals rushing forward into battle even AGAINST orders exist. These men seem as if many or even most were eager to be in the front rank and STAY there not be rotated out.
John Kaler MSG, USA Retired
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
Member Legio V (Tenn, USA)
Staff Member Ludus Militus https://www.facebook.com/groups/671041919589478/
Owner Vicus and Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361968853851510/
