A Rumor of War

by Philip Caputo

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Owl Books, 1996-11-15. Paperback. large softbound/no dj. as pictured and described, some scuffing to cover, discolored bottom cut edge a few spots highlighted, includes a 20th anniversary postscript by the author, isbn:080504695X

Book summary

This powerful memoir chronicles Caputo's hitch in Vietnam as a Marine lieutenant, describing his transformation from an idealistic young soldier into a ruthless killer, and then to a cynical critic of war's sickening waste and madness.