Matterhorn

A Novel of the Vietnam War

Matterhorn is a powerful war novel following a young Marine lieutenant and his comrades in Bravo Company during the Vietnam War. Dropped into the mountain jungle, the men face harsh combat against North Vietnamese forces alongside grueling conditions like monsoon rains, leeches, and disease. Internal friction and racial tensions within the unit prove just as challenging as the external threats. The narrative explores brotherhood, leadership, and the heavy toll of war on young soldiers.

by Karl Marlantes

Corvus · First published 2009 · 600 pages