Books like Fives and twenty-fives by Michael Pitre
The novel follows a Marine road‑repair platoon tasked with fixing Iraq’s treacherous highways, where every pothole could hide an explosive. From the stringent "fives and twenty‑fives" safety protocol to the emotional toll on its members—Lieutenant Donavan, medic Doc Pleasant, and Iraqi interpreter Kateb (Dodge)—the story portrays how mundane duties become deadly lessons. Their journey through danger, duty, and disillusionment underscores the hidden costs of war and the challenges of reconciling home and battlefield.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Michael Pitre
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