The Green Beret

"The Green Beret" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction tale from the early 1960s, showcasing a future where the United Nations has become a powerful global force, responsible for maintaining international peace. The story is about duty and sacrifice, and the tough moral choices soldiers face in a world threatened by war and political chaos. Readers follow Corporal Harry Read, a UN Inspector, on his perilous mission to capture Umluana, an African dictator stirring up military trouble. As Read battles through gunfire, gas attacks, and a desperate fight at a transmitter station, he wrestles with loyalty and the harsh truths of war, revealing his courage and selflessness as he confronts danger head-on.