FWA 2006 Book of the Year Winner, these short stories present a graphic portrayal of American soldiers and marines who served in Vietnam. Both authors draw from personal experiences, blending fact and fiction into captivating before, during and after pictures of the men who fought. Their writing styles complement each other to capture the tragedy, humor and perspective of the young men in that controversial conflict. These stories ring true not only for the Vietnamese combatants, but for all warriors in battles past and present.