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Author: William E. Butterworth III

📘 The Berets by William E. Butterworth III

In the early years of the Vietnam War, the United States assembles a select group of fighters for intensive training, preparing them for combat in a conflict unlike any before. The soldiers confront the harsh realities of Vietnam, where the country’s environment and danger test their courage and perseverance in a mission of national significance.

First publish date: 1985

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: William E. Butterworth III

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