Fallen Angels

At the end of Fallen Angels, Richie and Peewee survive a final dangerous mission and are sent home from Vietnam. Richie reflects on his transformation from an innocent youth to a war-hardened soldier...

Jenkins' death profoundly affects Richie Perry because it occurs during their first patrol, highlighting the harsh realities of war. Jenkins, like Perry, is young and visibly fearful, making his...

Johnson and Peewee are the only two soldiers in the platoon who truly understand that despite their differences, they have to stick together as a unit. The military is a difficult place for someone...

Peewee's disrespect towards Vietnamese women stems from deep mistrust, as seen in his suspicion that a cleaning woman is a Vietcong in disguise. His distrust is further reinforced when a Vietnamese...