
29: Book Review. “Platoon Leader: A Memoir of Command in Combat”, James R. McDonough
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The Dichotomy of War
This chapter discusses the challenges of splitting up forces in combat and the loss of control that comes with it. It emphasizes the importance of having communication plans and signaling systems in place. It also reflects on the absurdity and juxtaposition of war, as the speaker contemplates the meaninglessness of human ambitions and the insignificance of life in the face of death.
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