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Thank you for replying.

I've watched all eight parts of the series twice thanks to the converter box.

Seeing the crew and hearing their stories is compelling as it helps place a face with those who are in the military.
It's enlightening to understand the reasons why young people volunteered to serve and it has helped improve my opinion of military life.
Some of the young volunteers chose the military to improve their lives, and it seems to provide confidence and pride, and teaches discipline.

One of the questions that plague me concern the young woman who was 'allegedly' raped by the seaman and she chose to admit to being drunk and that the sex was consensual to save him.
It appeared obvious to me that several of their superiors doubted her story in saving the seaman from court marshal, and yet they placed the two together for muster.
She was clearly distraught over the situation and having to see the man.
I hoped that the filmmakers would have shown her later or that there would've been a write-up about her in the crew portion of the website.
I would like to know if she continued her career in the Navy or if she left when her enlistment was complete.

Another question that concerns me is when the seaman went overboard and how they searched for him for 100 hours.
Did the crew hold a memorial of any kind, at the very least a moment of silence, for the missing seaman?
I believe his name is Bobby Mackeral (?) and was he ever recovered or is he listed as missing?

The series has not changed my mind about the war, but I have gained a new respect for those who are serving.

I look forward to seeing the final two hours of the series and wish to thank PBS for airing such an important and educational documentary.