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When the Vietnam War drafts one of them, best friends Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck decide to enlist together, vowing to return as a unit. The promise is abruptly broken when Ivan is killed in action. The remaining three must navigate the pain of loss, cope with a hidden secret, and rediscover their friendship in the harsh realities of war. Set against the backdrop of the United States Marine Corps and the Vietnam conflict of the early 1970s, the novel explores themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the enduring impact of wartime experience on young soldiers.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: War & Military Fiction/War Stories
Authors: Chris Lynch
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