Description

In the midst of the Vietnam War, a decorated Navy attack pilot grapples with the moral toll of combat and the futility of the conflict. Haunted by the senseless loss of life, he conceives a daring and unauthorized mission, a desperate act aimed at striking at the heart of the enemy. This gripping narrative plunges into the psychological landscape of a warrior pushed to his limits, exploring themes of duty, conscience, and the search for meaning in the chaos of war. The story masterfully blends high-stakes aerial action with profound introspection, offering a visceral and thought-provoking look at the human cost of conflict.

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paperback

US Naval Institute Press

Published Jan 1, 2006

ISBN: 9781591141273

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Details

First Published

1986

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts.

War/Trauma
Violence
Death/Grief