Three Kings: Truth behind the war?

In the article by Andrew O'heir, the author starts to explain the movies true meaning. He begins though by saying,

"Three Kings" is one of the most exciting Hollywood action films in years, and the best Vietnam movie since "Apocalypse Now."

O'heir goes on to explain how Three Kings serves as a perfect example to someone trying to understand the true meaning of the Gulf War or American Military history in general. The author explains how all of this conflict that has risen was all brought along by Vietnam. The article also talks about the unique shots the director chose to take. For example, O'heir explains the scene where we, the audience, are taken through the body of a soldier to see a bullet wound.