--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The Japanese fought to win - it was a…" description: "\"“The Japanese fought to win - it was a savage, brutal, inhumane, exhausting and dirty business. Our commanders knew that if we were to win and survive,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b16/e-b-sledge-129046_dirty-business_the-japanese-fought-to-win-it-was-a-sava_732620.jpg" --- # The Japanese fought to win - it was a savage, brutal… ![“The Japanese fought to win - it was a savage, brutal, inhumane, exhausting and dirty business. Our commanders knew that if we were to win and survive, we must be trained realistically for it whether we liked it or not. In the post-war years, the U.S. Marine Corps came in for a great deal of…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b16/e-b-sledge-129046_dirty-business_the-japanese-fought-to-win-it-was-a-sava_732620.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b16/e-b-sledge-129046_dirty-business_the-japanese-fought-to-win-it-was-a-sava_732620.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b16/e-b-sledge-129046_dirty-business_the-japanese-fought-to-win-it-was-a-sava_732620.jpg) > ““The Japanese fought to win - it was a savage, brutal, inhumane, exhausting and dirty business. Our commanders knew that if we were to win and survive, we must be trained realistically for it whether we liked it or not. In the post-war years, the U.S. Marine Corps came in for a great deal of undeserved criticism in my opinion, from well-meaning persons who did not comprehend the magnitude of stress and horror that combat can be. The technology that developed the rifle barrel, the machine gun and high explosive shells has turned war into prolonged, subhuman slaughter. Men must be trained realistically if they are to survive it without breaking, mentally and physically.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Combat's extreme brutality demands realistic training to prepare soldiers mentally and physically for survival. **In simple terms:** Realistic training helps survive brutal combat. Key Takeaway Train realistically to endure war. Themes combat training psychology survival war stress Mood grim serious reflective Type historical analytical When to use this quote - military boot camp - combat readiness - psychological resilience - post‑war veteran support Key Concepts realism human limits military doctrine Questions to Reflect On - How can training balance realism with mental health? - What support follows realistic combat preparation? 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