Lord Kalthorn said:Of course they weren't - but the idea was it was a 'truthful account of war' why would they purposely make the Americans look like prats if they weren't? Anyway - you're not American, why do you care about the American Armies uselessness?
I never said "The Thin Red Line" was an accurate portrayal of the movie. I said it was terrible. However...
My uncle was in Vietnam in the American Army for 24 months (two tours) and so were two of my great-uncles (who served in the American Military during WWII, to fight throughout Italy). So I give you a middle finger.