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Kate Chopin's "The Awakening"
WH1 said:About Face by David Hackworth, one of the great modern examinations of the development of a warrior and his role and responsibilities in the society he defends.
The Forgotten Soldier, by Guy Sajer, one of the greatest books about man in war. Should be required reading for anyone who romanticizes combat.
haven't read trumbo's book will get it for the upcoming trip across the pond. thanks for the recce. Sajer is one of the classic WWII books from the axis side. Most interesting as he was actually a french alsatian in the Gross Deuschtland Division. A hard man in a hard conflict. Makes any war the US fought in seem like the B team, and I am not undercutting any individuals time in combat.Harp said:Hackworth was in a class by himself.
I read Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun long before I saw action,
and ironically found it inside a field hospital tent. I found I couldn't read this
again, but would recommend it for those who seem fascinated by warfare
and weaponry.
Will look for Sajer's book.