Like most young boys I watched this movie thinking how brave John Wayne was supposed to be. Many years later as a grown man and combat veteran,I realized and learned, he avoided going to war to be on the screen. Once he realized this was a publicity nightmare, he tried to get his friend, director John Ford to find him a military spot to allow him to save face.
I must admit, it broke my heart to learn of this information but I am also remember the way I was treated when I came back from Vietnam.
As they say... war is hell.. I wish it on no one and remain a John Wayne fan.
Review of Sands of Iwo Jima
