Pharaoh’s Army: Memories of the Lost War

Though the book moves around to some degree, the three parts are loosely divided by time period. Part I describes Wolff’s life prior to joining the military, his reasons for doing so, and his experiences in the relatively safe and quiet Delta up to the Tet Offensive. Part II is about his life following Tet, up to his return to the United States. Part III describes his adjustment back into civilian life.

Chapter 1, “Thanksgiving Special,” and Chapter 2, “Command Presence,” establish Wolff’s background and explain how he came to be an officer in the War. “Thanksgiving Special” describes his environment in the relatively sleepy Delta; the chapter is ostensibly about Wolff and Sergeant Benet’s quest to obtain a television to watch the Bonanza Thanksgiving special and the priority they place on that rather than loosely held morals and promises. “Command Presence” takes the reader back to Wolff’s pre-military days. He begins on a ship but deserts after realizing one of the crew members was out to kill him. He volunteers for the army and is sent through Special Forces and Officer Command School because of his authoritative demeanor. After training and a year in

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