Seeing the Elephant
Understanding War is My Life's Pursuit
The Marines call it “Seeing the Elephant.” And I think it is the best phrase I’ve ever heard to describe war. Here’s the Wikipedia definition.
I love it. I’m hooked. That’s it. That’s the allure of war: you gain experience in the world at a significant cost.
That’s the thing about war. Once you experience it, see it, and breathe it in, you unlock many s…
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