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"and no, the Army doesn't do it because apparently they weren't ready for the casualties or some such lethargically contrived excuse."
Actually, the wife, Julie, has given interviews saying this is EXACTLY what happened, so it wasn't something contrived.
As for the General standing up during combat, and your comment, "Wallace, apparently, equates bravery with stupidity."
This action is nothing new, and is something leaders have done since the beginning of warfare.
1. He had to get a sense of the battle around him not just in one spot since he wasn't situated in a rear observation booth.
2. It actually inspires the men under hi command and is often worth the risk in order to keep morale up so the men have a better chance of surviving the battle.
3. Point 1 and 2 dispell your claim of equating bravery with stupidity.
The film was extremely accurate because of it's advisors - which included both Hal Moore and his wife.
I normaly like the reviews here, but this one was written from sheer ignorance of the facts of the battle itself and history of warfare in general.
When reviewing a movie based on a real story it might be wise to read up on the facts of the real event before writing the review so you don't repeat your mistakes.
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