What are some notable 'the war at home novels'?

One well - known novel is 'The Things They Carried' by Tim O'Brien. It delves into the experiences of soldiers during the Vietnam War, exploring the physical and emotional burdens they carried. Another is 'Dispatches' by Michael Herr. It offers a vivid and chaotic view of the war from a journalist's perspective. There's also 'Matterhorn' by Karl Marlantes which gives a detailed look at the military operations and the complex relationships among the soldiers in the Vietnam War setting.

There is also the possibility of novels that explore the impact of the Crimean War on civilians. For example, a novel might tell the story of a family living near the war zone, how they coped with the presence of armies, the shortages of supplies, and the fear of the unknown. It could show how the war disrupted their normal lives and how they had to adapt to the new and dangerous situation.

One notable Boer War novel is 'The Siege of Krishnapur' by J.G. Farrell. It uses the setting of the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion but has elements that can be related to the Boer War in terms of the chaos and challenges of a siege situation. Another is 'Kim' by Rudyard Kipling. Although it is set mainly in India, Kipling's experiences and views influenced by the Boer War are somewhat reflected in the novel's themes of empire, loyalty, and the relationship between different cultures.

Then there is 'The Yellow Birds' by Kevin Powers. It's a harrowing account of two soldiers in the Iraq War. The novel vividly portrays the psychological toll of war, the bond between soldiers, and the chaos and brutality of the battlefield. It gives readers an intimate look at what the 'war on terror' meant on a personal level for those who fought in it.

One well - known 100 years war novel is 'The Archer's Tale' by Bernard Cornwell. It vividly depicts the events and characters of that era.

Then there is 'Redeployment' by Phil Klay. This collection of short stories gives different perspectives on the Iraq War, from the soldiers on the ground to those dealing with the aftermath back at home. It shows the various ways the war impacts individuals, both physically and psychologically.

One recent war novel is 'The Yellow Birds' by Kevin Powers. It offers a harrowing look at the experiences of soldiers in the Iraq War.

A 'fortunes of war novel' that stands out is 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway. Set during World War I, it tells the story of an American ambulance driver in the Italian army and his love affair with a British nurse. The novel vividly portrays the chaos and uncertainty of war. The characters' fates are constantly in flux due to the war, which is a characteristic feature of 'fortunes of war novels'. Hemingway shows how the war not only affects the physical well - being of the characters but also their emotional and psychological states.

One well - known 'the art of war military novel' could be 'Gates of Fire' which vividly depicts the Spartan military culture and the famous Battle of Thermopylae. It shows military strategies and the courage of soldiers. Another might be 'The Killer Angels' which focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, exploring military leadership and the complex nature of war.

One well - known Iraq War graphic novel is 'The Photographer: Into War - Torn Afghanistan with Doctors Without Borders'. Although it's about Afghanistan, it shares some similarities in depicting war - torn regions as the Iraq War. Another could be 'Joe Sacco's works which often deal with war and its aftermath. He has some works that touch on the Iraq War in terms of the human cost and the chaos of war.