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“You're going to learn that one of the most brutal things in the world is your average nineteen-year-old American boy.”

Quote by Philip Caputo

Book:A Rumor of War

Work

This book offers a firsthand account of the Vietnam War from the perspective of a journalist, providing insights into the political and social dynamics of the conflict. Galloway's narrative delves into the complexities of war reporting and the impact of the war on both the Vietnamese and American populations. more

Author

Philip Caputo is an American author born on June 10, 1941. His works focus on themes of war, politics, and human nature, and have been well-received by readers. more

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