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Name: Hammers slammers
Rating: 2.833333333333 (6 reviews)
Author: David Drake

Hammer's Slammers is a collection of stories that chronicles the rise of the eponymous mercenary regiment and introduces the key figures who become legendary in Drake’s later novels. The tales explore the regiment’s relentless efficiency and camaraderie, while offering new readers a clear entry point into the series and a detailed look at the beginnings of its most celebrated personnel. Whether you’re a veteran of the battles or a newcomer, the book delivers a vivid snapshot of a crew that never shies from a job.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: David Drake

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