Back to Matterhorn certainly speaks of the absurdity of war and generals who run but especially kids who font.Le player sticks to the story of these men from backgrounds and environments différents.On follows the route of Lieutenant Mellas, idealistic university, candid, a little pushy and as the story "lost her virginity" to turn into leader of hommes.A we discover through him the whole issue of Vietnam.Celle ghetto with China and America parker, activists convinced of black panthers, using the conflict to conduct their war personnel.Celle young people from america profonde.Celle generals are playing with the lives of troops for reasons little avouables.Enfin there Matterhorn Hill conquered and abandoned the Vietnamese to become again the object of a re-conquête.On sticks to his men, and we suffer with them.A great novel you leave with émotion.Un like soldiers who regret leaving the bush for not releasing their buddies.