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The ordinary soldier's perception of battle is described in this book in a manner much like ''[[Saving Private Ryan]]'' or ''[[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'', although in this work Myrer also gives a detailed description of life on "the home front" for both soldiers (during leave) and their families. |
The ordinary soldier's perception of battle is described in this book in a manner much like ''[[Saving Private Ryan]]'' or ''[[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'', although in this work Myrer also gives a detailed description of life on "the home front" for both soldiers (during leave) and their families. |
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==Background== |
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It was based on Myer's experience in the war serving in the South Pacific.<ref>By, H. M. (1978, May 28). BEHIND THE BEST SELLERS. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/123690089?accountid=13902</ref> |
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== Critical reviews == |
== Critical reviews == |
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[[Clifton Fadiman]] compared ''The Big War'' to ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''. ''[[Commonweal]]'' compared it to ''[[War and Peace]]'' and ''[[The Red Badge of Courage]]''. The ''[[Boston Herald]]'' described it as a modern ''[[Iliad]]''. |
[[Clifton Fadiman]] compared ''The Big War'' to ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]''. ''[[Commonweal]]'' compared it to ''[[War and Peace]]'' and ''[[The Red Badge of Courage]]''. The ''[[Boston Herald]]'' described it as a modern ''[[Iliad]]''. |
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The ''New York Times'' called it "almost never exciting".<ref>Dempsey, D. (1957, May 05). A battle of nuances. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/113963292?accountid=13902</ref> |
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== Adaptations == |
== Adaptations == |
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This novel became the basis for the 1958 movie ''[[In Love and War (1958 film)|In Love and War]]'', starring [[Robert Wagner]] Jeffrey Hunter, Bradford Dillman and [[Hope Lange]]. |
This novel became the basis for the 1958 movie ''[[In Love and War (1958 film)|In Love and War]]'', starring [[Robert Wagner]] Jeffrey Hunter, Bradford Dillman and [[Hope Lange]]. |
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The Big War is the second novel of Anton Myrer, published by Appleton-Century-Crofts in 1957. While Myrer is best known for his 1968 novel Once an Eagle, this was his first commercial and critical success.
The ordinary soldier's perception of battle is described in this book in a manner much like Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers, although in this work Myrer also gives a detailed description of life on "the home front" for both soldiers (during leave) and their families.
Background
It was based on Myer's experience in the war serving in the South Pacific.[1]
Critical reviews
Clifton Fadiman compared The Big War to The Naked and the Dead. Commonweal compared it to War and Peace and The Red Badge of Courage. The Boston Herald described it as a modern Iliad.
The New York Times called it "almost never exciting".[2]
Adaptations
This novel became the basis for the 1958 movie In Love and War, starring Robert Wagner Jeffrey Hunter, Bradford Dillman and Hope Lange.
References
- ^ By, H. M. (1978, May 28). BEHIND THE BEST SELLERS. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/123690089?accountid=13902
- ^ Dempsey, D. (1957, May 05). A battle of nuances. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/113963292?accountid=13902
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