> What I find strange is that a man who would make such a noble gesture as taking care of a wounded enemy, would not simply refuse to take part in such a sensel

> What I find strange is that a man who would make such a noble gesture as taking care of a wounded enemy, would not simply refuse to take part in such a senseless, destructive war as WWII, in the first place. Because he lived by a code. He fought bravely for his nation, but he wouldn't cheat — and for him, shooting a wounded plane was a form of cheating. I don't really think WWII was senseless (although it was certainly destructive). WWI, yes: it was a completely stupid loss of life. But I think for everyone involved the Second World War was vitally important.