There was some people hurt far worst than I was in that hospital, let me tell you. Poor old boys with arms and legs and hands and who knows what else missing. Boys what had been shot in their stomach and chests and faces. At night the place sound like a torture chamber - them fellers be howling and crying and calling for their mamas. Winston Groom
About This Quote

This quote is about the battle of Stalingrad. A major battle in World War II between German and Russian forces. The battle was fought on 1942 where the Russians were at a major disadvantage with no artillery support, tanks, air support, or supply lines. The Russian forces were on the losing side, but they fought on until their last moments.

Throughout his entire ordeal, Billy Yank fought on the winning side. He was not given any of the resources that were available to the German soldiers who were doing far worse than him. He did not have access to tanks, airplanes, artillery, or food for his men.

This quote is about how he fought on through all of his injuries and pain to be present for his men after the battle was over.

Source: Forrest Gump

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