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base615 · April 26th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevrumbo)

Craig, IMHO --it's more glorification of the esprit de corps, and the idea of the "Australian Mateship" -- ". . .a relationship in which social status and breeding fall by the wayside and looking after your mate, your true friend, is of utmost importance. And what's more, you can expect them to do the same for you. . ."

As a soldier under fire, you well know that fear can be contained or compartmentalized, but it cannot be banished. Most commanders know that their best hope is to channel fear, so that men are not paralyzed but rather motivated. It has long been recognized that men fight, not for God or country, but out of fear --fear of being killed and fear of showing fear. The military uses the buddy system knowing that men do not want to shame themselves by showing cowardice to their buddies.

Better to quote an Australian here today . . .In a speech given in London, November 2003, Prime Minister John Howard said:

That's the kinship, the camaraderie I venerate today. . .

Well if that's what you meant then I agree however to me your original post read as a glorification of how great the Aussie and Kiwi troops were at killing Japanese.

Also, the guy you just quoted wouldn't know the idea of mateship if it jumped up and bit him on the arse.

April 26th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
base615(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 13	Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevrumbo) Craig, IMHO --it's more glorification of the esprit de corps, and the idea of the "Australian Mateship" -- ". . .a relationship in which social status and breeding fall by the wayside and looking after your mate, your true friend, is of utmost importance. And what's more, you can expect them to do the same for you. . ." As a soldier under fire, you well know that fear can be contained or compartmentalized, but it cannot be banished. Most commanders know that their best hope is to channel fear, so that men are not paralyzed but rather motivated. It has long been recognized that men fight, not for God or country, but out of fear --fear of being killed and fear of showing fear. The military uses the buddy system knowing that men do not want to shame themselves by showing cowardice to their buddies. Better to quote an Australian here today . . .In a speech given in London, November 2003, Prime Minister John Howard said: That's the kinship, the camaraderie I venerate today. . . Well if that's what you meant then I agree however to me your original post read as a glorification of how great the Aussie and Kiwi troops were at killing Japanese. Also, the guy you just quoted wouldn't know the idea of mateship if it jumped up and bit him on the arse.