Thank you, sir. I am pretty new to this board, having been reading it only for a week or so, but I am gradually getting a feel for the tone of the discussion threads, as you suggested.

I prefer to read and learn, rather than chat. But, like most people I do have a hot-button or two. As a retired old soldier with 31 years of service in the United States Army, it aggravates me to see how some people can dismiss the defeat and massacre of U.S. soldiers in such a cavalier manner. It is difficult to take that quietly.

Thanks for your kind welcome.