Across
- 4. Jonesy’s "religion" and his favorite genre of music to play on his guitar.
- 6. The nickname given to the narrator, Robin Perry, during his first roll call in Kuwait.
- 9. The New York City neighborhood where the protagonist, Robin "Birdy" Perry, is from.
- 10. The home state where Jonesy dreams of returning to open a music club
- 13. ELEVENTH: The tragic event that motivated Birdy to enlist in the army against his father’s wishes.
- 14. The country where the novel is set during the 2003 invasion.
Down
- 1. AFFAIRS: The specific army unit Birdy is assigned to, tasked with winning the "hearts and minds" of Iraqi civilians.
- 2. The guitar-playing soldier in Birdy’s squad who just wants to make it back home.
- 3. The primary antagonist of the novel, as Birdy struggles with its lack of clear purpose.
- 5. The tough-talking, wisecracking female gunner in First Squad.
- 7. Abbreviation for the improvised explosive devices that pose a constant threat to the unit.
- 8. ANGELS: The title of the 1988 companion novel that features Birdy’s uncle, Richie Perry.
- 11. What the sunrise metaphorically represents in the desert, signaling a new chance at life or death each day.
- 12. The primary way Birdy communicates his fears and experiences to his Uncle Richie.