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Set during the Vietnam War, the story follows a young American soldier who becomes entangled in the harsh realities of the Vietnamese Conflict. It reflects the experiences of gay soldiers serving on the front lines during the 1961-1975 period.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: War & Military Fiction/Military Fiction
Authors: Nelson, Charles
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