A singular and marvelous work. -- The New York Times Compelling . . . A thoroughly honest view of what the experience of Vietnam meant to a young college graduate, a 'gung-ho' lieutenant in the marine corps who enlisted for the 'heroic experience' of war . . . It is the most eloquent statement yet on what Vietnam was for the lower echelons who had to do the dirty work. -- Seattle Times Heartbreaking, terrifying, and enraging . . . It will make the strongest among us weep. -- Los Angeles Times
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A singular and marvelous work. -- The New York Times Compelling . . . A thoroughly honest view of what the experience of Vietnam meant to a young college graduate, a 'gung-ho' lieutenant in the marine corps who enlisted for the 'heroic experience' of war . . . It is the most eloquent statement yet on what Vietnam was for the lower echelons who had to do the dirty work. -- Seattle Times Heartbreaking, terrifying, and enraging . . . It will make the strongest among us weep. -- Los Angeles Times
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You cannot be a student of American history without reading this.
John M
Apr 26, 2012
Great History
Solid factual historical account with great details and vivid picture of events
jimmymack
Oct 20, 2011
platoon of books
rumor of war was ist best seller on nam.today,see stolen valor) it is chic for people to say they served as oliver stone (platoon).in the 70sit was smart to brag about how u avoided it!!1
clint eastwood 1976 made enforcer where the bad guys were crazed nam vets,bt 82 he started plaYING A GOOD GUY V NAM VET,any which way u can and so on.
i also recommend where the orange bloon by tom talyor and fields of fire by jim webb.
Docwaters
May 3, 2007
Early view of Vietman War
"Rumor of War" is the story of a Marine officer who becomes discussed with the early war effort. He saw American Marines die for a people who weren't willing to sacrifice themselves or their children.
Glllorria
Apr 27, 2007
Great!
This is probably one of the best books I have ever read. Even though it deals with military cambat it's very easy to read and follow. I felt like I know so much more about what Viet Nam was like because of this book.
