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Word of Honor is the fifth major novel by American writer Nelson DeMille and the first which involves the Vietnam War. It was originally published in 1985 by Warner Books. Time Magazine referred to it as "The Caine Mutiny of the 80's", Time 2005 Read More..

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Description	Word of Honor is the fifth major novel by American writer Nelson DeMille and the first which involves the Vietnam War. It was originally published in 1985 by Warner Books. Time Magazine referred to it as "The Caine Mutiny of the 80's", Time 2005 Book Review. Retrieved on 2008-7-4. while Publishers Weekly stated that it is comparable to the classic but has "wider implications". Amazon.com Word of Honor Page. Retrieved on 2008-7-4. The novel covers broad themes associated with war, crime and punishment, culpability of leaders, guilt, justice, honor, and the Vietnam War.The novel centers on a Vietnam veteran, Benjamin Tyson, who has made a great life for himself after serving as a lieutenant in the war. An investigative journalist uncovers a possible massacre similar to My Lai committed by Tyson's platoon in 1968. This sets off a series of events that affects Tyson's life. The Army seeks punishment while the public is conflicted. Complex issues of Tyson's culpability arise as DeMille slowly reveals more detail surrounding what really happened. The novel blends intense and accurate Vietnam War flashbacks with "intelligent and highly charged courtroom melodrama".Pittsburgh Press. Word of Honor 2006 Paperback.
Description	Word of Honor is the fifth major novel by American writer Nelson DeMille and the first which involves the Vietnam War. It was originally published in 1985 by Warner Books. Time Magazine referred to it as "The Caine Mutiny of the 80's", Time 2005 Book Review. Retrieved on 2008-7-4. while Publishers Weekly stated that it is comparable to the classic but has "wider implications". Amazon.com Word of Honor Page. Retrieved on 2008-7-4. The novel covers broad themes associated with war, crime and punishment, culpability of leaders, guilt, justice, honor, and the Vietnam War.The novel centers on a Vietnam veteran, Benjamin Tyson, who has made a great life for himself after serving as a lieutenant in the war. An investigative journalist uncovers a possible massacre similar to My Lai committed by Tyson's platoon in 1968. This sets off a series of events that affects Tyson's life. The Army seeks punishment while the public is conflicted. Complex issues of Tyson's culpability arise as DeMille slowly reveals more detail surrounding what really happened. The novel blends intense and accurate Vietnam War flashbacks with "intelligent and highly charged courtroom melodrama".Pittsburgh Press. Word of Honor 2006 Paperback.

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Name	Word of Honor
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Authors	Nelson DeMille
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Genre	Novel
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Language	English
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Country	United States
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Pages	518
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Media_type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
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Isbn	9780446512800
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Oclc	12052966
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Publisher	Grand Central Publishing
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