In the reading "The Things They Carried" why do you think Lt. Cross bu

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In the reading "The Things They Carried" why do you think Lt. Cross burned the letters&pictures of Martha?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: She broke his heart. Plus it's hard to hold onto a romantic image of a woman who can now kick your *** and is a better soldier than you are. Not exactly most men's ideal in the 70's of femininty.