The Green Beret: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Green Beret is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Purdom, Tom (1936–?).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Green Beret
- Author credits: Purdom, Tom (1936–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Africa -- Fiction
- Political fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Soldiers -- Fiction
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Science Fiction
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