How do you Define Heroism?

[Redleg]

A Animal can always be replace... your 3 year old son can't

All life is worth saving, regardless if its an animal in danger or a human being.

"Oh I get the point - but I shall not go there for now."

good,then don't Redleg.

You might want to look at some definitions. You seem to have an opinion that even goes against the ideas and code of conduct of a soldier, your opinion here goes against the moral code of being a human being. I wonder if you understand that its a military obligation of the soldier to safeguard any prisoners captured on the battlefield, one that if you neglect can lead to charges filled under the UCMJ. If you study history a little more closely you will find that several very brave men protected POWs at the cost of their own lives. Many of these men were not recognized for valor but it does not make their effort any less heroic.

Big, How is jumping on a grenade to save the very same people who trying to kill you heroic? Personally, I rather die from the grenade then save the POW's..

And in that your death would be meaningless. In that instance the greater good would be served by protecting the POW's since they are no longer capable of defending themselves on the battlefield.

Your digging yourself into a very deep pit - one that you will find difficultly getting out of.