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When the draft board summons him on the eve of World War II, Roman leaves behind a minor‑league baseball career and enlists in the army. Assigned to a tank unit, he discovers the harsh realities of the North African campaign. The novel follows his transition from civilian life to the front lines, highlighting the dangers of tank warfare and the camaraderie among soldiers in a global conflict.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: War & Military Fiction/World War II Fiction
Authors: Chris Lynch
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