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When Rudi is drafted by the US Marine Corps, no one expects him to succeed.

Best friends Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck, having been either drafted or enlisted in the military during the Vietnam War, pledge they will come home together, and Morris, a sailor on the USS "Boston," relies on that promise to stay strong while his courage and resolve are tested under attack.

Rudi is a newly drafted United States Marine in Vietnam, and he likes being part of a squad--but the way some of his fellow soldiers behave toward their officers, the Vietnamese, and the war itself, is starting to trouble him.

This wide-ranging volume delves into the many causes of the controversial conflict, from French colonialism to the spread of Communism to the final sparks that ignited combat.

Engaging images accompany information about the Vietnam War. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.