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In *In Danger's Path*, writer William E. Butterworth III dives into the Vietnam‑era‑era‑type breadth of U.S. Marine Corps actions during World War II. The novel follows Brigadier General Fleming Pickering as he commands seasoned Marines while facing the unexpected challenge of leading his own son. Together, they confront perilous, uncharted fronts that test loyalty, strategy, and familial bonds amid the harsh realities of war.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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