Born from War: A Soldier’s Quest to Understand Vietnam, Iraq, and the Generational Impact of Conflict

Born from War compares the author's father’s time in Vietnam with the 82nd Airborne and advising the South Vietnamese Army, to the author's experience through GWOT and Iraq. Decades of history and politics divide their service yet the similarities between their experiences are undeniably striking. The result is an engaging and eye-opening weaving together of the combat experiences of two generations of soldiers. From the failure of grand stratagem, through personal combat stories, the memories of those lost, and the various social challenges facing the military today—America’s wars against communism and terror are laid raw through the experiences of one family.

By Patrick Naughton