If I Die in A Combat Zone

If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home is an intensely personal account of Tim O'Brien's tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969, from his training at Fort Lewis to combat experiences with Alpha Company in Quang Ngai Province, including encounters near the My Lai area.

The book explores the moral ambiguities of war, manhood, and resistance against the conflict, taking readers through minefields, tunnels, and the psychological toll of infantry life.