Storyfying war

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In the preface to his war autobiography, soldier-author John Crawford emphasizes the difference between the narratives of reporters and retired generals and those of soldiers who have experienced war firsthand. Crawford, along with fellow soldiers, shares authentic stories from the Iraq War, aiming to convey the true essence of combat. Storyfying War explores the relationship between soldiers actively engaged in conflict and their autobiographical writings, examining whether contemporary war narratives adhere to traditional literary patterns. It also highlights the emerging category of female soldier-authors, reflecting the evolving landscape of modern warfare. This work provides a thematic analysis of contemporary war literature while offering close readings of selected texts. As more stories from returning soldiers emerge with the war winding down, Storyfying War serves as a pioneering effort to analyze and categorize these narratives, shedding light on the realities of warfare through the eyes of those who lived it.