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Fields of Fire
Book • 1978
This novel, hailed as one of the most important to emerge from the Vietnam War, follows a platoon of young Marines as they endure the harsh realities of jungle warfare.
The story is characterized by its poetic power, razor-sharp observation, and agonizing human truths.
It explores the diverse backgrounds of the characters, such as Goodrich from Harvard, Snake with his 'Death Before Dishonor' tattoo, and Hodges haunted by family heroes.
The narrative captures the journey of these unformed men through a man-made hell, highlighting the ambiguity and horrors of war.
The story is characterized by its poetic power, razor-sharp observation, and agonizing human truths.
It explores the diverse backgrounds of the characters, such as Goodrich from Harvard, Snake with his 'Death Before Dishonor' tattoo, and Hodges haunted by family heroes.
The narrative captures the journey of these unformed men through a man-made hell, highlighting the ambiguity and horrors of war.
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Jocko Willink as a book that captures the horror, fear, disgust, love, hate, indifference, chaos of combat, and the sorrow of loss.
Jocko Willink as a book that captures the horror, fear, disgust, love, hate, indifference, chaos of combat, and the sorrow of loss.
149: Fields of Fire. James and Jim Webb. United States Marine Corps.
Mentioned by Stephen K. Bannon in relation to Nate Morris and the Scotch-Irish heritage in Kentucky.
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Mentioned by Thomas777 as one of his favorite novels, highlighting Webb's perspective on Ulster-Scots identity.
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