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The thin red line

Book • 1962
The Thin Red Line is a vivid portrayal of the brutal realities of war, set against the backdrop of the Guadalcanal campaign.

It follows C-for-Charlie Company as they face external enemies and internal demons, grappling with fear, camaraderie, and deep existential questions.

The novel critiques the senselessness of conflict and the futility of striving for heroism, offering a raw and unyielding portrayal of soldiers struggling through chaos.

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Lex Fridman
as another book and movie that shows that war is not what it seems.
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Robin Wright
when recalling being on set with Sean Penn while he was filming the movie.
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regarding a scene involving digging up Japanese bodies for trophy hunting and realistic depictions of combat.
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Chris Walsh
in relation to the exploration of courage and cowardice in modern warfare.
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