Just in the beginning when he talks with Travolta's character, he narrates "All they sacrificed for me. Poured out like water out of the ground. All I might have given for love's sake. Too late. Dying. Slow as a tree.". In the German translation, this "dying" is also translated as "She is dying". So I was just curious what his story/background is. Let me hear your thoughts.
shareI think his family put up with his career and him being passed over for promotion. Sacrificed so that he could get a high rank. A military life is not a Cushy life, lots of moving around and stress.
shareTall's story? A Tall tale?
"facts are stupid things" - Ronald Reagan
Between the wars was not a prime time for anyone in the Army, Promotions were slooooow, and considering his rank as Lt. Col I'd say there might have been some disciplinary problems there, so may have been serving is small outposts -- Alaska
The Canal Zone, Not much chance of promotion
Travolta's Star on a so much younger officer --- Right place -right Time--- A lot in the Pentagon
Ike was barely a 1 star at the beginning of the war, and had been in since graduating in 17