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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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Joe Brumm
as his kid's version of telling the character DeWitt's journey.
BONUS EP (aka Joe Brumm in 2021!)
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Chris Walsh
in relation to the exploration of courage and cowardice in modern warfare.
The Perils and Powers of Cowardice

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