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Synopsis
They were the professionals, the men who had been toughened by combat in the mine-laden fields of Europe, in Korea, in Greece, in Indochina. Now, in the twilight of a dying decade, they must return to the United States to forge a new type of American soldier--one to be tested on the beaches of Cuba and in a new war yet to come...
Is The Colonels appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This military novel contains combat violence from multiple wars (WWII, Korea, Indochina) and the professional military culture of the 1950s-60s, including likely strong language and references to wartime trauma. Some mild sexual content may be present.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in military history and the professional soldier's experience across multiple conflicts will find authentic detail and camaraderie.