"Platoon" doesn't really reflect my Vietnam experience, nor evidently that of Robert Hemphill who was CO of "Platoon: Bravo Company" who's book by the same name details his own record.
I was a medic in Armor, 1/1 CAV, Americal Division, I Corps 1968-69.
I think the movie that best reflects some of the experiences I had is "84 Charlie MoPic". 'Kind of obscure, but interesting.
Charlie Mopic was the movie my father loved. I saw it and didn’t think too much of it but I was young and probably had simpler tastes.
My dad DID like Platoon, though and didn’t find it off-the-mark. He was over there in 70-71, so perhaps the pessimism of that film was more reflected during his tour of duty than someone in 67-68.