At least those leaders served in the military and fought in live combat, unlike our war-mongering, cowardly leaders (Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush 2, Obama) that feed off the glory of their disposable heroes on the battlefield.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq10-1.htmI'm not shy about calling the despicable, lying, war-starting, ex-spook Bush 41 any number of uncomplimentary things, but I'd never impugn his WWII service.