Details about fields of fire novel by james webb first edition 1978 signed by author. Webb has six children and lives in northern virginia with his wife, hong le. Webbs first novel lacks the shapely sophistication of more literary vietnam novels or the verbal spinerattlingness of michael herrs dispatches. Aug 28, 2001 fields of fire is james webbs classic novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. Nov 11, 2018 fields of fire launched the very successful literary career of its author, james webb, who has gone on to write a number of other bestsellers. The flow of the book is a little off putting at first but once you start turning pages it gets you hooked.
I got so saturated with vietnam when i was writing fields of fire that i just dont know that much. Fields of fire by james webb im about half way through and this is easily one of the most violent, disturbing, and fantastic books ive read. Both are excellent books and i heartily recommend them, but neither i think can compare to james webb s classic fields of fire. James webb, former senator from virginia, has been a combat marine, a counsel in the congress, an assistant secretary of defense and secretary of the navy, an emmyaward winning journalist, a filmmaker, and the author of ten books, including the vietnam war classic fields of fire. The night after he resigned his first pentagon post, his son, james robert webb, 5, awakened him at about 3 a. James webb books list of books by author james webb. Fuck john wayne why the dod prevented the movie fields of. I heard my country calling 2014 james webb, author of fields of fire, the classic novel of the vietnam war former u. James webbs intense novel about vietnam, fields of fire was mentioned in rachel maddows. Snake no full name given, a squad leader in hodges platoon, a tough kid from the streets. See all books authored by james webb, including fields of fire, and born fighting. Included in the dods film office file on fields of fire is a complete copy. Publication date 1979 topics vietnamese conflict, 19611975 fiction. Weaving together a cast of vivid characters, fields of fire captures the journey of unformed men through a manmade helluntil each man finds his fate.
This study guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fields of fire. Fields of fire 1978 fields of fire is james webb s classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. It is the year 1969, and young men are becoming soldiers for different reasons. Fields of fire is james webbs classic novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. Released in 1978, the book is loosely based on webbs experiences as a marine during the vietnam war. Snake got the tattoo death before dishonor before he got the uniform. Published in 1978, the novel made webb a hero at the naval academy, and he was invited back to spend a year as a writerinresidence and english teacher. Born on october 7, 1906, in tally ho, north carolina, he was the son of john frederick and sarah gorham webb. It is told mainly from the viewpoints of three marines. Start reading james webbs fields of fire, a classic novel of the vietnam war, this. Fields of fire quotes showing 111 of 11 if they didnt want to know, they shouldnt have asked. Fields of fire by james webb 2001, paperback for sale.
Feb 28, 1988 james webb s new fields of fire by john h. Fields of fire by james webb 2001 after reading a feature article in parade magazine about senator james webb of virginia, i purchased his book with the idea of reading it on vacation. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Fields of fire by james webb overview written by an exmarine who served in the conflict, this celebrated novel of the vietnam war follows a platoon of battleweary soldiers through the jungles of southeast asia in 1969. Reviewers hailed its descriptions of infantry life and combat.
Fields of fire is a historical novel by former virginia senator james webb, who ran for president in the 2016 presidential election. He has served as a united states senator from virginia, secretary of the navy, assistant. It was on television, in the movies, music and in my life. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. Fields of fire is james webbs classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. Jun 03, 20 fields of fire is james webbs classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. An hoa, vietnam the american presence in this valley has all but vanished, reclaimed by nature and the vietnamese people. Lumpy, often sentimental, and cast like a hollywood movie the ghetto black, the harvard dropout, the southern white lieutenant webb s first novel lacks the shapely sophistication of more literary vietnam novels or the verbal spinerattlingness of michael herrs dispatches. File type pdf fields of fire james webb fields of fire james webb jocko podcast 149 with jim and james webb. Tom wolfe they each had their reasons for joining the marines.
Read an excerpt of james webbs fields of fire this veterans day. Fields of fire is james webbs classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen. James webb s intense novel about vietnam, fields of fire was mentioned in rachel maddows drift and it was this recommendation that made me want to read it. Fields of fire fields of fire by james webb fields of fire. Weaving together a cast of vivid characters, fields of fire captures the journey of unformed men through a manmade hell until each man finds his fate.
Fields of fire is an antiwar book, yes, but not naively, dumbly anti. He is a writer and producer, known for rules of engagement 2000, whiskey river and prepared to serve. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Fields of fire, was a brutal and impassioned vietnam chronicle that won webb admiration among military men shaken by the debacle. Lee hodges, who comes from a long line of soldiers. Fields of fire by james webb overdrive rakuten overdrive. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of fields of fire. James webb they each had their reasons for being a soldier.
The vietnam war was something hard to understand for most people. A muchdecorated former marine who fought and was wounded in vietnam, webb tells the story of a platoon of tough, young marines enduring the tropical hell of southeast asian jungles while facing an. Fields of fire by james webb originally published in 1978, webb s classic novel of the vietnam war follows three soldiers from different worlds who are plunged into a whitehot murderous realm of jungle warfare as it was fought by one marine platoon in the an hoa basin in 1969. Naval academy graduate who served as secretary of the navy from 1987 to 1988, is one of the most highly decorated marines of the vietnam era.
Aug 28, 2001 fields of fire is james webb s classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. When the book arrived i was excited to learn it was written about events in a specific place in vietnam. Fields of fire topics for discussion james webb this study guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of fields of fire. Us marine corps join the conversation on twitterinstagram. My stepfather dead almost 10 years now due to a heart attack survived 3 tours in nam, but remained a racist sob after his return. Fields of fire is james webb s classic novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on fields of fire by james webb. The book, fields of fire, was a brutal and impassioned vietnam chronicle that won webb admiration among military men shaken by the. Nov 19, 2008 fields of fire is james webbs classic novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. Fields of fire is james webb s classic, searing novel of the vietnam war, a novel of poetic power, razorsharp observation, and agonizing human truths seen through the prism of nonstop combat. It follows the lives of several marines serving in the vietnam war. Dont know where the hell he got off, maybe right there in the movie room. James webb has a new mission in vietnam to make a film out.
Oct 31, 2018 jocko podcast 115 with dakota meyer into the fire, and beyond the call of duty duration. Fields of fire by james webb fields of fire is a work of historical fiction based upon the service of lt. He is the author of the bestsellers fields of fire and sense of honor, among other books. James webb, who has worked and traveled in vietnam extensively since 1991, was one of the most highly decorated combat marines of the vietnam war. The book has the stinging ring of authenticity and no wonder, webb was a marine officer in vietnam himself and won the navy cross, a silver star and two bronze. Fields of fire launched the very successful literary career of its author, james webb, who has gone on to write a number of other bestsellers. James edwin webb was the second administrator of the national aeronautics and space administration, formally established on october 1, 1958, under the national aeronautics and space act of 1958. He has been married to hong le webb since october 2006.
Fields of fire by james webb in doc, fb2, fb3 download ebook. When james webb approached the pentagon to ask for assistance making his vietnam war drama fields of fire he had every right to expect. Hailed as the most important novel to emerge from the vietnam war, fields of fire launched a spectacular writing career for james webb in 1978. The book, fields of fire, was a brutal and impassioned vietnam chronicle that won webb admiration among military men shaken by the debacle. Webb s successful first novel, fields of fire 1978, drawn from personal experience, tells the story of a platoon of united states marines in late 1960s vietnam. Jim webb was born on february 9, 1946 in saint joseph, missouri, usa as james henry webb jr. Fields of fire by james webb pdf free download ebook. Fields of fire is one of the greatest movies that was never made. Fields of fire novel by james webb first edition 1978 signed. An attorney and emmy awardwinning journalist, he has served as secretary of the navy, assistant secretary of defense, and full. In 1938, an englishman emigrates to australia and becomes a canecutter. I got so saturated with vietnam when i was writing fields of fire. Originally published in 1978, webbs classic novel of the vietnam war follows three soldiers from different worlds who are plunged into a whitehot murderous realm of jungle warfare as it was fought by one marine platoon in the an hoa basin in 1969. Nightfire demo, clifford fire, critical strike shoot fire battlefield mission, and many more programs.
Written by marine corps veteran james webb, who later served as. Webb 1978, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Released in 1978, the book is loosely based on webb s experiences as a marine during the vietnam war. Webb served honorably in the united states marine corps during vietnam as a rifle platoon commander.
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