Books by James Webb
Fields of Fire
by James Webb
The hero of this book is Scots-Irish and Webb is proud of his heritage. The Marine Corps is filled with these people, disproportionately from the Southern states, which is where the Scots-Irish settled, and so he explores that aspect of the human psyche – a guy who wants to be a warrior.
Interviews where books by James Webb were recommended
The Best Vietnam War Books, recommended by Karl Marlantes
In 1968 Karl Marlantes was a 22-year old Rhodes scholar and did not have to go to Vietnam. He nonetheless joined the US Marine Corps, ending up with multiple medals but also lifelong PTSD. In this interview, he recommends the best Vietnam War books, exploring its moral ambiguities, the warrior mentality and the humanity of ‘the enemy.’
