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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.
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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as an example of literature depicting the Vietnam War.

Aaron MacLean

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Ep 194: Mark Moyar on the Vietnam War
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as a good novel of the Vietnam War, about a young lieutenant facing a self-serving battalion commander.

Aaron MacLean

Ep 212: Arnold Punaro on Fighting in Vietnam and Washington
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as one of the finest books on the Vietnam War ever written.


Ben Shapiro

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


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