Mediocre commander, great man

Orland 2021-11-14 08:01:25

Captain Xiao was injured in the battle and had a chance to return to his hometown. His family came from a wealthy northern family, and the family was powerful (when he was injustice in the military, he could move out his father to pressure the generals, and his father could communicate directly with Lincoln, possibly a senator or the like).
In the Big House where the family is located in Boston, the high-end population formed a high-end bureau. On this occasion, Captain Xiao met a lot of big people, and there were many provincial and ministerial cadres. Now Lincoln sits in the world, and all of Lincoln's allies are standing there. President Lin is a pioneer in the abolition of slavery and is preparing to form an army composed of black soldiers and led by white officers. This politically significant army will definitely add points to the future of the parties concerned. The governor is a friend of Old Xiao, and he is willing to give this great credit to his old friend's son. Thus, after the banquet, Captain Xiao became Colonel Xiao.
This film is based on real historical events, and emphasizes on moving people with reality. Xiao's superiority is inseparable from nepotism. He also used nepotism many times in the process of fighting for the rights of his subordinates. Changing to an officer of ordinary origin, it is very likely that he will not be able to do these things. Although the second generation of Xiao’s identity weakened the legendary color of the story. However, isn't the reality like this? Where are so many legends.
After that, it was recruiting people—training the stragglers to roam into a regular army—overcoming racial discrimination, fighting for the same treatment in terms of munitions and salaries for one's own army—fighting for the right to fight—fighting bravely. Basically a linear story, there is nothing to say.
Many of these black soldiers were slaves who escaped from the South, such as the trip that escaped when they were 12 years old. He received unequal treatment in terms of military supplies. In order to find a pair of shoes for himself, he went out to search, but he was considered a deserter and should be flogged according to the regulations. However, when his shirt was removed, the scar on his back looked like our country's transportation network, which was unbearable to look directly at. Even in this case, if you can't bear it, you will have to torture and trip to tears. He should be heartbroken at this time. The purpose of joining the army was precisely to fight against the southerners who had enslaved them. Unexpectedly, after joining the army, the white officers still did not regard themselves as human beings, but treated themselves as slaves. White soldiers will also be flogged if they make mistakes. But in the eyes of blacks, it is different. For example, if their children did something wrong, some parents were irritable, and they felt okay after a violent beating. If you hit another child like this, even if you really want to educate them, let’s see, you can’t explain it clearly if you have ten mouths. That’s how it is. Therefore, all the black people on the scene saw that Trip was flogged. Most of them were of slave origin and had such experiences. You explain to them that this is a military rule. Anyone who makes a mistake can do the same. Will they believe it? So if this matter is not resolved properly and the trip is finished, the team will be over. The hearts of the people are scattered, and the team will be unable to take them in the future. Fortunately, using his crony power, Colonel Xiao won 600 pairs of army boots and 1,200 pairs of socks for his men. If there is no family relationship, I don't believe that nothing will happen after the quartermaster has a hair dryer.
In addition, for 600 pairs of military boots, it can be seen that the number of black members under the leadership of Xiao is less than 600, which is about one battalion. Xiao was previously a captain, commanding a company and was directly promoted to colonel. Not to mention violating organizational procedures, his commanding ability is very problematic. Judging from his subsequent performance, he is not a very good soldier. I think the great thing about him is that for the first time he regarded this group of black soldiers as "people." They are not coolies, they are not weak and pitiful, and they are not political models. They are the upright USA army. They have the right to be treated equally and have the right to fight. This is the embodiment of his great personality. Therefore, he rigorously trained the soldiers (the strict white sergeant chief helped him very much and influenced him deeply. If you want a child to grow up, you should let him fly), and actively run for their rights.
I have to complain about the infantry tactics of the nineteenth century and before. The two teams of men and horses were parallel and kept close. In the process, they shoot each other and hurt each other. The comparison is the hand speed of reloading and the performance of the gun. I don’t understand military affairs. Maybe this method has high killing efficiency? It seems to be easier to die.
In addition, the conversation between Trip and Xiao at the pond was also very good. Trip said that he couldn't figure out the meaning of the war. After the war, Xiao returned to the Great House in the north, and he still had to do hard work everywhere, it seemed that there was no difference. Xiao replied, if we fail, you will have nothing. It is very reasonable to say that some "just" wars protect the general public. Win or lose, the Zhao family still live a good life. Once it fails, ordinary people can't even keep their little luck.

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Glory quotes

  • Trip: Nigger, is you an old man or is you an old woman? I forget.

  • Major Forbes: Why do you treat the men this way, Robert?

    Colonel Robert G. Shaw: How should I treat them?

    Major Forbes: ...Like men?