The Brothers' Vietnam War is the first study of the black soldier in the Vietnam conflict to focus on his search for manhood through the inherent power struggles in the military and the Black Power movement of the time. Herman Graham examines the black GI's transformation to individual self-actualization and group militancy, which provides many fresh insights into the wellsprings and workings of black empowerment in the military.

The fight of their fathers -- The draft and the allure of military service -- Basic training -- Combat and interracial male friendship -- Muhammad Ali and draft resistance -- Black power GIs -- Black, and Navy too.