The Short Timers
A semi-autobiographical novel following a Marine combat correspondent through boot camp and the Vietnam War. It traces his brutal transformation from a thoughtful recruit into a hardened killer, offering a stark, unflinching look at the dehumanizing effects of military training and urban warfare.
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Ranked #1817 of 1942
Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Mar 5, 2014.
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