A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo was an interesting story about one man's reflection upon and story of the Vietnam War. I found this book very interesting. I chose it because I knew little of the Vietnam War, and thought it would be educational yet interesting for me to read. I also choose it because it was actually written by someone who was in the war.
Philip Caputo starts his story from his indecision of what to do with his life after high school. Once he decided to join the marine corps he tells of his college career, marine corps training, service in the war, and finally to when his tour of duty came to a close after the dismissal of his murder trial, and he finally got to go home. Caputo told his story from a point of view that no media source could have covered during that time. Caputo was actually there, in the battlefield, waiting for their attacks and drills against the Viet Cong. He told his story of whores and alcohol to blood and death. A very detailed account of what he actually saw and did during his time of service. .
I enjoyed this book. I found Caputo's words to paint a very explicit picture. His style of writing revealed the emotions he must have felt while going through such a life changing experience. I liked the way he put all things, emotions, reflections and actions, into words. He explained every man in detail, and made you feel as if you knew them too. The way he felt sorry for the men who died, was touching. Also the way he explained his annoyance when he raided his first village, the way the women looked who had no feeling in her face. Caputo really drew you into his words. It made me think about the way men and women must feel in these combat situations. The emotions they must experience killing someone, and trying to find justice in doing so; reminding themselves it is for the good of their country. .
In the beginning of the book I could not quite understand his thirst for war and fighting.
Philip Caputo, author of "A Rumor of War," was born in 1941. ... Caputo is best known for "A Rumor of War," but has written 14 other books. ... "A Rumor of War" is divided into three sections. ... Philip Caputo uses himself as a source for his book "A Rumor of War." ... Caputo acts as a primary source for "A Rumor of War" and used his personal experiences to create his story. ...
A Rumor of War was just that, it discussed everything from gruesome encounters with the Viet Cong to descriptions of the horrible weather. Philip Caputo's, the author of A Rumor of War, use of vivid language made the book come alive, as if it were a movie. ... A Rumor of War was an amazing book that went into detail about Vietnam. ... A Rumor of War was written not long after Caputo's experience in this tragic war. ... A Rumor of War is one ...
In his autobiography, Rumor of War we begin to learn the horror and tragedies of the war and what impact the war had on his life. When he was first sent to the war he thought that he was doing the right thing. He saw the war as a chance to prove himself. ... His views began to change about the war. ... He was beginning to be confused, the war had changed and so were he and his platoon. ...
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At that time Americans had enormous pride and confidence in going to war. ... At the beginning of the Vietnam War, the atmosphere was like Kipling's colonial wars. ... Lieutenant Bradley called Vietnam the "splendid little war." ... Men enlisted thinking the war might be over before they were able to fight. ... The men in the military along with Caputo were drawn to war (71). ...
At that time Americans had enormous pride and confidence in going to war. ... At the beginning of the Vietnam War, the atmosphere was like Kipling's colonial wars. ... Lieutenant Bradley called Vietnam the "splendid little war." ... Men enlisted thinking the war might be over before they were able to fight. ... The men in the military along with Caputo were drawn to war (71). ...
The next impression we get comes from the rumors around the party. These rumors confuse you about his past, as he is still mysterious to us, although these rumors are hard to believe. "Somebody told me they thought he killed a man once."" and "It's more that he was a German spy during the war."" Thes rumors tell us that Gatsby is hidden to everyone, not just Nick. ... Another way Fitzgerald describes Gatsby is with rumors, also keeping Gatsby hidden. ...
"; however he was only able to get there because of a misunderstanding after the war, even then he was only there for a short period of time. After he left the war Gatsbys original plans were returning home, After the Armistice he tried to get home but was sent to Oxford instead(pg.158 line8), which shows he had future plans of attending Oxford. ... When ever stumbled upon during conversation Gatsby's past left many with an unsolved mystery; leading to rumors, many thought he was a murderer, some thought he was a German spy, others simply thought he was a bootlegger because of his wea...
Why Did the United States Enter World War I? World War I was a military conflict from 1914 to 1918. ... The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 sparked the war. ... The rumors/propaganda, along with extensive submarine warfare, added to the distrust of the Germans. ... The Zimmerman Note, the feeling of being a "cultural brother" to Great Britain, and rumors triggered entrance to the war. ...
