The Purdom, Tom 1936- creator Schoenherr, John 1935-2010 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2008-01-14 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Africa -- Fiction Political fiction Soldiers -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24278 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24278 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133545.0 24278