We Were Soldiers
LT Col Hal Moore
SGM Basil Plumley
2nd LT Jack Geoghegan
SGT Ernie Savage
Maj. Bruce Crandall
2nd LT Henry Herrick
Capt Dillon (left), Capt Masket (right)
Capt Edward (middle)
1st LT Charlie Hastings
How did SGM Plumley react to SGT Savage’s greetings?
What impressed LT Col Moore the most about Maj Crandall’s (snake) team?
What is the first guidance Moore gives to his officers when it comes to leading soldiers?
What was the difference between LT Geoghegan and LT Herrick leadership styles with their
men? How can they both be effective?
How did the enemy know the soldiers were coming? (Bonus)
How did SGT Savage step up as an NCO when in engaged with the enemy? Was he leading for
selfish reasons?
How did Moore’s experience show compared to his soldiers when combat started and how did
he use it to guide his men?
What was the importance of learning other soldier’s responsibilities above and below you?
How did SGT Savage keep and maintain trust between him and his men?
When did LT Col Moore’s men question his judgement and why?
What made SGM Plumley change his interactions with SGT Savage?
What made LT Col and SGM a great team?
What caused the highest amount of casualties during the battle? (Bonus)