There is no patriotism. There is no balm to soothe the pain of losing someone dear in combat. In asking men (and women, in this case) to stand and fight. There is no cause.
He can only protect as many as he can. He can only hope to live to fight another day.
Because there is not the rest of the Navy to continue the fight if they fall.
He doesn't look at Archie, doesn't dare. This may destroy any credibility he has as a captain. Certainly as a good man. But they can hate him when this is done. It will still be done.]
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There is no patriotism. There is no balm to soothe the pain of losing someone dear in combat. In asking men (and women, in this case) to stand and fight. There is no cause.
He can only protect as many as he can. He can only hope to live to fight another day.
Because there is not the rest of the Navy to continue the fight if they fall.
He doesn't look at Archie, doesn't dare. This may destroy any credibility he has as a captain. Certainly as a good man. But they can hate him when this is done. It will still be done.]