Capt SNAFU, they had war nerves, they had mental problems, they were angry, they resented that they had lost their youth in war, but I never saw one show fear.
Forgive the thread drift but this reminded me of the quote from Keith Miller, a WWII fighter pilot, brilliant all-rounder on the cricket ground, and ex St Kilda footballer.
After a particularly Miller-like innings in difficult conditions he was asked if he'd felt any pressure during his innings.
"Pressure, I'll tell you what pressure is,'' he said. "Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse, playing cricket is not,''