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Jarhead : A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles
Jarhead A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles
Author: Anthony Swofford
In his New York Times bestselling chronicle of military life, Anthony Swofford weaves his experiences in war with vivid accounts of boot camp, reflections on the mythos of the marines, and remembrances of battles with lovers and family. When the U.S. Marines -- or "jarheads" -- were sent to Saudi Arabia in 1990 for the first Gulf W...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743244916
ISBN-10: 0743244915
Publication Date: 12/9/2003
Pages: 272
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3.7 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Scribner
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Terriffic gripping chronicle of life in the Marines and in Iraq
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This book gives you an image of modern warfare that is unexpected and a little disturbing. I really liked this book.


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