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Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical

Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical

In 1969, while leading his column on a mission, Hal Fritz and his men came under withering fire. What came next would both sear and teach him.
16 months ago
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