The Wrong Battlefield

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📗 The Wrong Battlefield

By Theodies Mitchell Jr.
A poetic journey through war, identity, race, and personal awakening.

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The Wrong Battlefield is a deeply moving and honest collection of poetry chronicling the internal and external conflicts of Theodies Mitchell Jr.’s life as a Black man serving in the U.S. military during the civil rights era. Through powerful verse, Mitchell reveals the emotional toll of navigating dual responsibilities—service to country and loyalty to self and community.

Beginning with his early years as a military child in Japan and Alabama, Mitchell’s life unfolds through poems rooted in the reality of racial tension, trauma, personal transformation, and cultural conflict. From Vietnam to Arkansas, Germany to Hawaii, each location becomes a stage for soul-searching moments that define his journey. Whether it’s spiritual encounters, leadership challenges, or the sting of racism, his poetry gives voice to silent struggles and hard-earned wisdom.

The book includes landmark pieces such as “Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”, “The Fall of a Leader,” and “A Postmortem Reflection of a Vietnam Veteran”, capturing raw truth and emotional depth. This collection is not just a window into one man’s journey—it’s a reflection of America’s ongoing battle with identity, justice, and healing.

With authenticity and vulnerability, The Wrong Battlefield transforms lived experience into lyrical testimony. It is a must-read for veterans, social historians, and anyone seeking to understand the complex intersection of race, service, and self-discovery.

Key Themes:

• Military life during the civil rights era

• Racial identity and systemic injustice

• Emotional trauma and healing

• Spiritual transformation

• Cultural reflection and personal growth