09-19-2008, 01:01 PM
Glad to hear the good news. Surviving Iwo, Anzio, or even something not in the same ballpark, such as boot camp, is more about mental toughness than physical. If one gives up on them self, then it usually hastens the end. It sounds like this old Gyrine still has a little spit and vinegar left in 'im.
Speaking of Anzio and Iwo, they were remarkably similar in the fact that "rear areas" weren't much safer than the front with the enemy pouring indirect fire (read artillery, mortars, rockets, etc.) down on you.