Is it difficult, I wonder, for this fellow to walk long distances with those big brass balls in his knickers?
I would have immediately invested a few quid in lotto tickets that day.
They say that a poor plan well executed is better than no plan at all.
Wow. I might be able to do it, but it would take far longer than six seconds to work up the courage (if ever).
Good point Eric.
I was going to say something similar but it disappeared when my wifi took a break.
It isn't even working up the courage. Not only was L Cpl Croucher undoubtedly very brave he acted rationally and very quickly indeed.
And yes, it was rational. Doing nothing or running away would have killed him and his mates. He tried a high-risk strategy and it worked. That's not just brave it's inspired.
Regardless of whether or not he gets the VC I very much doubt he'll be buying many drinks in the mess for quite some time.
You have got to hand it to the guy.
He was brave, thought quickly - and put his mates before himself.
In this case the reward was that they all survived instead of injury, or death for them all.
My (metaphorical) hat off to him.
He's been nominated for the Victoria Cross for selfless bravery - let's hope he gets it.
It wasn't really a "selfless" act though was it. And wouldn't have been quite so impressive if it were.
I would call it a "selfish" act of an incredibly brave man in pursuit of his highest values.
On This Day ... in 1855 & 1879
At Sevastopol, Major Elton of the 55th Regiment led a counter-attack against Russians who had sallied from the fortress to destroy siege works. Meanwhile, Private Coffey of the 34th Regiment saved the lives of many of his comrades when he picked up a live shell that had landed in a crowded trench and managed to throw it clear before it exploded. Both men received the Victoria Cross.
Apparently, it,s a bit of tredition(sp)
Would that I were worthy to be of this brave, rational mans team..