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Matterhorn

A Novel of the Vietnam War

Book • 2021

Matterhorn is a gripping novel that follows the journey of Second Lieutenant Waino Mellas and his comrades in Bravo Company as they fight in the jungles of Vietnam.

The story delves into the intense struggles of war, including racial tensions, incompetent leadership, and the psychological toll on soldiers.

Written over thirty years, the book is a testament to Marlantes's firsthand experience and offers a vivid portrayal of the horrors and complexities of war.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

as an example of literature depicting the Vietnam War.

Ep 194: Mark Moyar on the Vietnam War

Mentioned by

Eric Lofgren

as an alternative to "Once an Eagle" for understanding the American way of war.

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Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

as a good novel of the Vietnam War, about a young lieutenant facing a self-serving battalion commander.

Ep 212: Arnold Punaro on Fighting in Vietnam and Washington

Mentioned by Tyler as a 600-page novel about the Vietnam War that he had just finished reading.

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Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

as one of the finest books on the Vietnam War ever written.

Ep. 866 - The Ukraine Problem

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a novel illustrating the stoic acceptance of reality through the recurring phrase "There it is."

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