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Gustav hasford in vietnam photo by dale dyeusmc gustav hasford was born in russellville, ala. This novel was the source text of kubricks full metal jacket. An examination of the life and work of gustav hasford by. The irony being, of course, that this novel is littleknown, and not even in print. Buy the shorttimers new edition by hasford, gustav isbn. Ebook download the short timers, by gustav hasford. Marine gustav hasford about his experiences in the vietnam war. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Short timers full metal jacket by gustav hasford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The short timers by gustav hasford abebooks passion for books. Short timers by gustav hasford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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