The aim of your paper should be to compare how a particular historical episode or person is portrayed in a feature film with how historians have interpreted that episode or person (appearance, words, actions, context): In short, how historically accurate or otherwise is the film?

Film- We Were Soldiers

Real life event- The Battle of Ia Drang

– The paper should be about 3,000 words (approximately 12 pages double spaced text) excluding notes and bibliography.

– The paper must include footnote citations in Chicago style (penalty for incorrect citations 10%) and an alphabetical bibliography (10% penalty for absence of bibliography, 5% penalty for non-alphabetical bibliography). At least four secondary sources must be consulted (10% penalty for using fewer sources).

– A late penalty of 5% per day, every day, applies unless an extension has been granted. Late papers may be submitted electronically.

– Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and only if the persons concerned approach the instructor at least a week in advance.