War Fury #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Retread" follows an older soldier deemed too old for combat who proves his worth when Sergeant McCann's prized possession goes missing in jeopardy. The story centers on the unit's suspicion and internal conflict as the men search for answers, with dialogue revealing concern about a stranger in their midst and references to a soldier named Gary. The narrative culminates in combat action as the Red Patrol engages the enemy, with the older soldier playing a crucial role despite initial doubts about his capabilities.
A dying Korean soldier's final message sends an American patrol scrambling to locate a Red buildup at Stuchow Field, but two squabbling GIs who claim to know the way keep second-guessing themselves at every turn—left road or right road, who can say? When the patrol finally fights their way through overwhelming enemy numbers at what they think is the target, a surprise arrival from above turns the tide, though the truth about their destination proves far more complicated than anyone bargained for.
A young officer facing his first combat mission struggles with crippling fear, earning the contempt of his battle-hardened men as he orders cautious retreats toward an enemy observation tower. When direct orders force a final assault, he must confront not just the enemy, but the cowardice within himself—and discover whether true courage emerges in the moment it matters most. This 1953 war story explores how a frightened leader finds redemption through decisive action when one of his soldiers needs him most.
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Reprinted in Never Again #1 (1955), Fightin' Army #17 (1956), Fightin' Marines #18 (1956)
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