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War movies have always interested me, especially the 2014 film Fury, which follows a tank crew during the battles of World War 2.

Private First Class Norman Ellison, a young clerk typist from V tells him that he is the new assistant driver–bow gunner.

In fascinating ways it shows the hardships this tank crew faces together, it also shows their bond. You may think it is a story about war, it is a story about resolve, set within the backdrop of war.

Not long into the movie one of the crew’s gunners is shot and killed.

Enter Norman Ellison. A young Army typist who is drafted as the replacement assistant driver and bow gunner for the crew.

When Norman is introduced, the crew is covered in dirt and grime.

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The commander is equally scarred by his war experiences but accepts it as the price to be paid.

Watch Fury Now: Private Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman) is sent to join Wardaddy's (Brad Pitt) tank crew.

Enter Norman Ellison.

Norman Ellison: Yes Sergeant!

Their eyes are sunken in. They have the 1,000-yard stare. They embody the harsh realities of war Norman has yet to face. In his clean-looking, pressed and spotless uniform, Norman carries his typewriter and looks out of place. A boy among battled hardened men.

In one particular instance, after his first firefight, Norman declares:

“I'm trained to type 60 words a minute, not machine