When it comes to the subject of war, no two experiences are the same. Each individual leaves the battlefield having felt different feelings. They carry baggage home with them that only they can deal with because only they understand what they are going through. Two good examples of come from a comparison of Tim O’Brien’s, “Pro Patria,” and Brian Mockenhaupt’s, “I Miss Iraq. I miss my gun. I miss my War.”
O’Brien’s chapter from his novel provides an almost charming backdrop prior to O’Brien’s enlistment. He has a happy childhood, punctuated with trips ...