The Green Beret by Tom Purdom

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Author Purdom, Tom, 1936-
Illustrator Schoenherr, John, 1935-2010
Title The Green Beret
Series Title Produced from Analog, January 1961.
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online
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Summary "The Green Beret" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction short story written in the early 1960s. It is set in a future where the United Nations has evolved into a significant global authority, tasked with enforcing international peace and order. The story primarily explores the themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities faced by soldiers in a society grappling with political unrest and the threat of war. The narrative follows Corporal Harry Read, a member of the UN Inspector Corps, as he embarks on a dangerous mission to arrest the dictator Umluana, who has escalated military tensions in Africa. The story vividly depicts Read's internal struggles and development as he faces intense conflict while trying to ensure Umluana is brought to justice. Through a series of action-packed scenes involving gunfire, gas warfare, and the desperate fight for survival at a transmitter station, Read grapples with loyalty to his mission and the realities of combat. Ultimately, as he pushes through the challenges, his character is tested in ways he never anticipated, leading to show his bravery and selflessness in the face of imminent danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Africa -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24278
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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