Have you not heard of Bra Thor, Vince Flynn, or Tom Clancy?
Different wars, different styles.
The protagonists in the "anti" column are thoughtful, reluctant, dare I say "sensitive" to the posititions of the enemy. "Pro" are basically cartoonish or caricatures of what a conservative warrior.
Going back to my original post and my follow up, makes me think it's not a period thing. I think it's almost a brainwashing things. I'm not sure if I'm presenting my point correctly.
John Ringo?
Let’s not forget W.E.B Griffin,he has written at least 50 novels on war and secret agent stuff...all pretty good stuff.