The Short-timers
The Short-timers by Gustav Hasford, published by Bantam in 1985, presents a stark portrayal of the Vietnam War in 1968. This edition, written in English and spanning 179 pages, delves into the harrowing experiences of Cpl. Joker and his company as they navigate a landscape devastated by conflict. The narrative captures the grim reality of war, where victories are overshadowed by loss and the transformation of ordinary men into relentless soldiers.
Readers will find a raw and unfiltered depiction of military life, highlighting the psychological toll of combat and the constant threat of death. The story unfolds against a backdrop of historical events, emphasizing themes of survival and the harsh truths faced by those in war. With its focus on the experiences of soldiers in a nightmarish environment, this book offers insight into the complexities of human behavior under extreme circumstances, making it a significant work within the genres of fiction and historical war literature.
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“Vietnam, 1968. A nightmarish landscape blackened by napalm and littered with once-human debris. Where victories are measured in mountains of corpses and ordinary men are transformed into obsessive executioners. This is the brutally honest story of Cpl. Joker and his battle-hardened company, survivors of months of unimaginable horror–the crazy-tough and phony-brave, religiously counting the days until their release from the green prison of combat. But they all know one unspoken truth–that even though they’re on their way out, their last few hours in Nam could become their last hours on earth.” —
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