“Now I often think of the first time I received artillery fire, and the subsequent obliteration of the enemy observation post. I'll never know how many men manned the OP, but in memory I fix the number at two, and… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
I think the combatant is always burdened with returning and making his way through his past. And that we as citizens have a responsibility… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“Some wars are unavoidable and need well be fought, but this doesn't erase warfare's waste. Sorry, we must say to the mothers whose son's… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“During the few months Troy had been back home, he’d told his friends about us, and so we quickly eased into the conversation as… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“Was your old man in the war?" "He was in the air force. He built runways." "The fucking air farce. He ever tell you… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
My combat action has commenced... I've pissed my pants, but only a little. — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
Right now in American writing there is no genre as exciting as memoir - the writer can do anything, as long as it works.… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“There was no such thing as a private life, all lives were public.” — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
A story: A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
If while alive you hurt or disappoint people you love, there's no use continuing such behavior when you're dead. — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“Now I often think of the first time I received artillery fire, and the subsequent obliteration of the enemy observation post. I'll never know… — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
“When you fail, you disgrace yourself and others. When you succeed, be proud and others will be proud for you.” — Anthony Swofford Copy Share Image
