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Marine War Heroes #7

Mar 1965 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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This issue is an anthology containing three war stories. "The Tank Hater" depicts a Marine's vengeful encounter with a T-34 tank after it killed his commanding officer, Captain Mike Dorrin, during combat operations. "The Nicaraguan Campaign" recounts American Marines' presence in Nicaragua during a tropical campaign from 1926 to 1933, including airborne evacuation of wounded personnel. "Too Old to Fight" follows Pop Krugg, an older Marine who attempts to conceal his age by using a younger Marine's identification card to remain in active combat duty.

Contains 6 stories
Captain Yellabird
7 pp · War

In the heat of the Guadalcanal campaign, a young soldier’s faith in his commanding officer is tested when rumors of cowardice swirl through the ranks. Captain Yellabird, a man of unshakable resolve, must prove his courage not just in battle, but in the eyes of the very soldier who once doubted him.

The Tankhater
6 pp · War

A young Marine, Marty, teams up with a fellow soldier named Barjaniian to lure a pursuing T-34 tank into an anti-tank mine field, using their wits and a 3.5-inch rocket launcher to turn the tide against overwhelming enemy armor. As the battle rages, Marty and his squad hold their ground, coordinating attacks and facing relentless Communist forces on multiple fronts.

The Nicaraguan Campaign
1 pp · War

In the remote jungles of Nicaragua, American Marines carry out a challenging and prolonged campaign to maintain peace, facing tough terrain and heavy casualties. As evacuation and air support become crucial, a new lieutenant arrives to replace one killed in action, highlighting the relentless pace of the mission.

Skybuddy
5 pp · War

In the aftermath of a downed Corsair fighter, a group of Marines—led by a young man named Jack and including SGT. Hector Smith and Collins—volunteer to venture into enemy territory to locate the pilot, Nick Desantos, despite the dangers of ambush and treacherous terrain. As they navigate a dark ravine under fire, they must fight their way through Communist forces, using the wreckage of the plane and their own ingenuity to survive.

The Rifleman
1 pp · War
Too Old To Fight
4 pp · War

M/Sgt. Garry Krugg, a veteran Marine who faked his age to return to combat, is assigned to a frontline outpost in Korea where his advanced age and recent illness put him at odds with his new squad. As enemy forces approach under cover of darkness, Krugg must rely on his experience and quick thinking to defend the outpost, proving that even those deemed too old to fight can still make a crucial difference.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
artist, inker Don Perlin
cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

↩ Reprints Fightin' Army #31 (1959)

Reprinted in Fightin' Marines #169 (1983)

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