War Combat #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn the tense atmosphere of the Korean War, "Platoon Leader!" follows Sergeant Brant as he undertakes a dangerous solo mission behind enemy lines to verify rumors of a deadly outbreak—only to discover the threat is not the Black Plague, but smallpox. Written by Hank Chapman and illustrated by Bill La Cava, this gripping wartime tale captures the stakes of intelligence and courage under fire. The cover, by Sol Brodsky and Christopher Rule, sets a stark, urgent tone for the mission.
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Rumors reach US forces of the Black Plague in North Korea. Brant goes on a mission behind enemy lines to capture someone infected with the plague so they can confirm it. Examining an infected man, he quickly identifies it as smallpox. After delivering this news, Brant and his ally Captain Hwang are awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
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