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Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this account reveals the experiences of infantrymen known as "grunts" through their unique terminology and camaraderie. The narrative combines personal stories from soldiers, reporters, and veterans, along with poetry and photographs, illustrating the absurdities and challenges they faced. Themes of humor, resilience, and the harsh realities of war emerge as they navigate the intense conditions of the jungle. Their mantra, "It don't mean nothin'," encapsulates the complex emotions surrounding their experiences.
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That Time, That Place, That War, Margaret Wise Brown
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- That Time, That Place, That War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Margaret Wise Brown
- Publisher
- Xlibris
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781462885350
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this account reveals the experiences of infantrymen known as "grunts" through their unique terminology and camaraderie. The narrative combines personal stories from soldiers, reporters, and veterans, along with poetry and photographs, illustrating the absurdities and challenges they faced. Themes of humor, resilience, and the harsh realities of war emerge as they navigate the intense conditions of the jungle. Their mantra, "It don't mean nothin'," encapsulates the complex emotions surrounding their experiences.