Gardens of Stone Author:Nicholas Proffitt A novel about the Vietnam War in the United States. Set in Washington D.C. it follows two soldiers assigned the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry. The "Old Guard" -- the ceremonial unit tasked with guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and performing burials at Arlington National Cemetery. — The novel follows two soldiers: a veteran sergeant wh... more »o has survived two wars and a young idealistic soldier who believes his place should be in South Vietnam.« less