So true. I have no military experience but I would say I am quite fascinated by the military with its strategies, discipline, moral, camaraderie, weapon handling etc. or just war in general. After reading "Chickenhawk" from Robert Mason I was intrigued and was determined to read more books about wars and would say I now can relate more to what veterans (at least Vietnam veterans) experienced. Obviously, I will never be able to completely relate to it (since I think you have to experience war itself to be able - like with many things) but reading books about it still helps, I think. Next book will be "With the Old Breed" from Eugene Sledge and "Helmet for my Pillow" from Robert Leckie.

Do you have any book recommendations about war?

Also, sometimes I regret that I didn't join the Army for a few years after I finished school. To experience at least a small part of all this stuff I am now reading about myself. I know it sounds wrong and naive to say "I want to experience war itself" but I think I just can't put it well into words how I feel about it. I think I just want to understand the people who experienced war better. Can you understand what I mean? Is that weird? lol

Sorry if off topic and you didn't expect to get into this topic here. Your sentence just resonated well with me and what I read about the military so far. I hope I don't sound too naive about this stuff, haha

Thank you for your service even though I am not from the US :)