Why do they say never get involved in a land war in Asia?

The line was in the original book by William Goldman which was published in 1973. At the time, the US was trying to extricate itself from the Vietnam War. Many Americans thought the war a terrible mistake, and “Never fight a land war in Asia” was a frequently heard “obvious truth”.

Who says inconceivable in The Princess Bride?

Any fan of the cult classic will find it impossible not to think immediately of Vizzini when the word “inconceivable” is uttered, or be reminded instantly of Westley when the phrase “as you wish” is said.

What happened to Montgomery after the war?

After the war, Montgomery was made 1st Viscount of Alamein and appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in Western Germany. In later life, he was involved in several personal controversies.

Where is Montgomery buried?

Holy Cross Church Binsted, Binsted, United Kingdom
Bernard Law Montgomery Montgomery of Alamein/Place of burial

Does The Princess Bride have cuss words?

‘The Princess Bride’ is both clever and slapstick. It is tongue in cheek but not to the point of insulting the audience. This isn’t a comedy that relies on insults, cheap laughs or bullying in order to raise a smile.

What did MacArthur learn about fighting a land war in Asia?

MacArthur had learned about fighting a land war in Asia wasn’t the result of his experience in Korea, but of his experience fighting the Japanese in the Pacific during World War II.”

What was the saying never get involved in a land war?

During the Vietnam War, the remark was often misquoted as “Never get involved in a land war in Asia” and attributed incorrectly to Douglas MacArthur. It was funny in The Princess Bride because so many people were familiar with it at the time. So, this isn’t actually a thing…

Why did General MacArthur think a ceasefire was not an appropriate solution?

General MacArthur did not think a ceasefire was an appropriate solution. The two men clashed. For Truman, the war represented an opportunity to stop the spread of communism into South Korea. For MacArthur, the war was an opportunity to liberate the North from communist control, and aggressive action was required.

What did General MacArthur do in WW2?

MacArthur arrived at his post a World War II hero, having successfully led multiple troops through the war. Following his victories in WWII he had become the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan. MacArthur was revered and highly praised in the United States.