A expression
one can either yell or speak with a quiet dignity to comrades when advancing towards almost certain death. This saying moved from insider military slang into
popular consciousness through Hollywood’s portrayal of
Vietnam era battles that foreground moments of suicidal bravado.
Gentlemen, we are outnumbered and
almost out of ammo; It’s going to go hand to hand. It’s been a
pleasure serving with you; and: it’s been a hell of a
war!