Lone Survivor

[SmokeStack Lightning]

I'm not going to see the movie because Mark Wahlberg is anti-2A. I'm not going to give money to a guy who is anti-2A but makes his money off of making movies that use firearms.

I will buy the book though.

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I just wish he'd pony up the cash for some acting lessons.

 

[calmex]

The question I have is about the three options is when they captured the goat herders.

When they decided to cancel the mission, and go to a place to be picked up why didn't they take the goat herders with them and just release them when they were picked up?

I have not finished reading the book, and in fact am only a few chapters in but am enjoying it. I saw the movie, and really liked it. On the question of "why didn't they just take them along until the pickup came?" I would just be throwing out a guess here but perhaps they were so confident of their communication technology working that they didn't think it was something they needed to consider doing?

Also, they obviously didn't think the other team could move so quickly in that terrain. Since it's based on a real live event, they obviously did what they did and had to face the consequences of the decisions that were made. But technology sure can fail you sometimes when you need it most.

 

[Dueeast]

The book vs movie were a little different. Both very good though! One thing I did notice, I believe in the book the pistols they had were Sig's, and in the movie it looks like a Beretta.

 

[Damn Yankee]

I have not finished reading the book, and in fact am only a few chapters in but am enjoying it. I saw the movie, and really liked it. On the question of "why didn't they just take them along until the pickup came?" I would just be throwing out a guess here but perhaps they were so confident of their communication technology working that they didn't think it was something they needed to consider doing?

Also, they obviously didn't think the other team could move so quickly in that terrain. Since it's based on a real live event, they obviously did what they did and had to face the consequences of the decisions that were made. But technology sure can fail you sometimes when you need it most.

They must have realized that once they let their prisoners go and that young boy was running down the mountain like a deer that the Taliban would come after them.

I think the height and distance to the pick up point was more than they realized. Maybe the Taliban radioed to some other members beside what was in the village and knew were to send them.

Sad thing are young men have to die or be maimed for the likes of these War Lords and Robber Barons.

God Bless America!

 

[sigp220.45]

I saw it and loved it. I can't remember the last time I saw a movie and the audience applauded at the end.

 

[S&W Fan]

If they tied them up & left them then a few things would've happened; the goats would've wandered around until making their way back to the village or someone spotted them, people would've gone looking for the herders and would've found them (same problem if they would've shot them). As for taking them along they would've had to cancel the op, risk being compromised by them making noise, etc.

Really through the benefit of hindsight there was no good way to deal with the herders that would've allowed the original mission to continue. The team was ****ed from that point on.

Such a sad, sad ending to the lives of all those very special men and the effect it's had on Marcus Luttrell.

 

[Leighman1964]

While not as exciting (on the 'Big Screen'), poor comms were the biggest factors involved for the op to go South...sad but true.

 

[Teddydog]

I'm still reading the book, so it is fresh for me. Marcus says they didn't have any rope to tie them up with (which surprises me...no 5-50 cord?) They DID try to radio in while they had the men at gunpoint, but couldn't get through. After letting them go, they had planned to move to a new site (one they had found and abandoned earlier) to Continue the Mission, but that's where they were discovered by the Taliban.

Rob

 

[glenncal1]

Saw the movie yesterday, people applauded. The 60 minutes interview is on you tube. Well worth the watch.

 

[KKECK5]

Just finished this book. Must say as I age, I must be getting soft. When the part came when marcus' mother learned that he was alive, I cried, more than I'd like to admit. that has never ever happen to me . Just a great read. something that every America should pick up and see what our men and women have gone through to protect our country.

 

[BigCityChief]

Just finished this book. Must say as I age, I must be getting soft. When the part came when marcus' mother learned that he was alive, I cried, more than I'd like to admit. that has never ever happen to me . Just a great read. something that every America should pick up and see what our men and women have gone through to protect our country.

That doesn't mean you're soft. It means you're human. I had the same experience reading the book. I feel for those who've lost the capacity to shed tears in such instances.


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[armenius]

I saw Lone Survivor for the second time today and took my wife.She usually doesn't like this type of film but she was deeply moved and enjoyed it.Again this is the only movie I ever recall attending where no sound from the audience was heard except for an occasional ***.I am amazed at the comments made from the liberal press and some of the reviews.They are not fit to shine the shoes of these heroes.I won't say more for fear of being banned.If you haven't seen it,get there ASAP.

 

[sw1834]

I went for the first time today. At the end of the movie after they rolled the photos and names of the real life soldiers that we lost, l heard a young mans voice somewhere behind me say "that makes me want to enlist". I remember saying the same thing after the towers fell, except I was too old to follow through.

All I can say is God Bless all our members of the military, Past...Present... and Future!
With Love and Respect,
SWCA #1834

 

[Nick B]

Just so you readers know,Marcus has a second book out titled "Service" .It picks up where Lone Survivor ends .
And yes after he recovered he went with his team on another deployment .
Bad *** dude .

 

[george minze]

My wife and I were visiting our son in San Marcos (Texas), a college town, and decided to see "Lone Survivor". The theater was full of a mixed aged crowd. There was a lot of talking and laughing during the previews but when the movie started everyone was quiet for the next two hours. The entire audience gave a big round of applause at the end of the movie.

It brought back memories of my father (now deceased) who retired as a SGM after 28 years of service. He was in Korea and Vietnam and received a Purple Heart when he was seriously wounded in Korea. My father was a soldier who loved the USA and fought for the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this great nation.

Rest in peace Dad. God Bless all the men and women that are serving or have served in all of our military branches.

I very seldom go to movies anymore, but, this one I wanted to see. The crowd was mixed in age but it was the early show so many were the over 40 group...You could hear a pin drop ith the exceptions of the occasional gasps. What lousy luck or the fourtunes of war to be in a situation that goes south the teenagers in the theater were stunned and very well behaved. I don't think much of the popcorn was eaten during the movie..I didn't see anybody get up for anything...I thought the movie would get at least a Oscar nomination...guess not??
God Bless those who go into harms way in our names....Puts a whole new outlook on those who serve...