A tribute to the victorious dead and the wounded, enervated, and venerated survivors

Rating: 9/10 (16 June 2012)

A sailor and two soldiers return to their hometown; back from the war. They are revered by their fellowmen for fighting for their country. Al is promoted in the bank he worked with before the war. Fred returns to his house and realizes his wife had long vacated the house. Whatever happens to the lives of Al and Fred is of lesser importance when compared to the true life and pain of a handless soldier. Homer loses both his hands in the war and his perseverance and strong-soul get him going. His parents and neighbors pity him but he does all his daily chores by himself and demands he be treated the same way he was treated before the war. He gives humorous explanations when inquired about his condition and even tries to choke a man who feels war was a waste of incalculable time, money and countless lives.
He has truly established courage in the minds of his fellow soldiers who have seen the horrors of battle and has given them a reason to live, for they have served the country. Harold has shown us that you don't need two hands when you have an iron heart.
Salute!