Characters

 __**Characters**__ Tim O' Brien - Is the main Character and grew up in a southern Minnesota town known as the "Turkey Capital of The World". He Tries to escape the war but in the end he just throws out his plans and ends up going. He Tells about his Journey in Vietnom.

Erik - Is Tim's best friend and they meet in training and continue to to write to each other through out war.

Mad Mark - Is a Solider Tim meets while in the war and he is brave and isnt afraid to do much.

Captain Johansen - is Tim's first Captain in the war and Tim really likes him and is a little sad when it is time for Johansen to go.