Robert Rasmus made many statements that really emphasized how difficult it was to maintain a lifestyle as a solider in the war. The living conditions for them were poor and soldiers struggled through all kinds of obstacles. At one point in the interview Rasmus says, “There’s no question that a guy would blow his toe off to get out of combat” The fact that someone would blow their own toe off to avoid fighting in the war shows how traumatic and difficult fighting in combat truly is. When discussing his experiences in the war Rasmus also said, “Whatever was there in the way of good and drink, we would make use of it” This showed how soldiers didn’t worry about the luxuries of life and have everyday problems, but were concerned with getting the basic necessities of life such as food and water.
With the experience of going and fighting in a war being such a struggle and a risk, one could question why one would be motivated to do so. Rasmus discussed why he fought in the war. He said, “I was going to gain my manhood then. I would forever be liberated from the sense of inferiority that I wasn’t rugged.” Rasmus felt that from his experiences in the war he would take away a newfound sense of accomplishment and earn pride for himself.
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