Description
This searing memoir follows a young Marine officer from his idealistic decision to serve through the brutal realities of combat in Vietnam. Drawing on firsthand experience, it portrays jungle warfare, grief, fear, moral disorientation, and the psychological toll of recording and participating in a devastating conflict. With unflinching honesty and vivid, literary prose, the narrative examines how war can erode discipline and innocence while forcing soldiers to confront the capacity for courage, violence, and remorse within themselves. More than a personal account, it stands as a powerful meditation on the human cost and enduring legacy of Vietnam.
Available Editions
paperback
Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Published Jan 1, 2002
ISBN: 9780606222068
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo.