Going Shot Quote by Charles Brandt
““Running up out of the surf on to the beach at St. Tropez I thought I was shot. I looked down and saw red all over my uniform. I hollered for the medic and Lieutenant Kavota from Hazelton, Pennsylvania, came running over to me and shouted, “You son of a bitch, that’s wine. You ain’t shot. Get up and get going. They shot your canteen.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Combat Tales, 2025
A medic’s dark humor in combat, mistaking a wound for a shot, highlighting stress and camaraderie.
In simple terms: War humor eases tension amid danger.
Key Takeaway
Find levity to cope with trauma.
Themes
war
camaraderie
humor
Mood
grim
wry
Type
reflective
dark‑humor
When to use this quote
- field debriefs
- stress‑management training
Key Concepts
combat stress
military medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect morale in crisis?
- When might it hinder processing grief?
A Different Perspective
Humor can sometimes mask deeper trauma.
