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The Lieutenants tells the story of a cohort of young men who enlist in the Second World War, serving from the harsh, Nazi‑occupied deserts of North Africa to the grueling corridors of Europe. Their journey highlights the transition from hopeful recruits to seasoned officers, capturing the rite of passage and the harsh demands of wartime service.
First publish date: September 1, 1982
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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