re: If you had to fight in WW2- Europe or Pacific

Torn. People on here saying Europe because although it may be cooler (try living in below freezing for extended periods with inadequate cold weather gear) and because the Germans treated better (they did). But, I'd choose the Pacific Theater. Outside of the beginning of the war and Bataan, the Japs didn't take many prisoners. The fighting was just as brutal, but at least after the time on the island, you'd be rotated out for a bit, which was a lot more R&R/down time than those faced in Europe.


My ex-wife's Grandfather was captured at Kasserine Pass in North Africa in '43 and was held in Germany until the end of the war. Beaten/severe weight loss and he mentioned the damned cold a lot. Hated it. Thats why they moved to south FL after he returned.