A Semester in the Sandbox

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Offering a candid perspective, this war journal chronicles the experiences of a U.S. Marine reservist during deployment to Iraq. It captures the journey from mobilization to returning home, providing an unfiltered account that contrasts with typical narratives from higher-ranking officials and combat specialists. The focus on the everyday realities faced by an enlisted soldier sheds light on the personal and emotional challenges of war, making it a unique addition to the literature on the Iraq War.