Anthony Swofford
American soldier and author of 'Jarhead'
Born
August 12th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Served in the United States Marine Corps during the Gulf War. Authored the memoir 'Jarhead', which depicts the experiences of a Marine during combat. The book gained critical acclaim and was adapted into a feature film in 2005. Indicated the psychological effects of war and the complexity of military life.
Authored the memoir 'Jarhead'
Served in the Gulf War
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