Rifleman Dodd
by C. S. Forester · first published 1943
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…Napoleon's lasting impact beyond just the destruction and desecration of monarchies across Europe probably includes the Napoleonic Code[1] which has probably influenced laws everywhere. Another great read is Rifleman Dodd, also known as Death to the French, the story of a single British rifleman causing havoc to french forces in Spain[2]. It gives you an interesting perspective how much the french were hated outside of…
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on “Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020?” ↗…where you can be anything you want to be, where you can live and play and fall in love on any of ten thousand planets..." As the selection is in the 'Primary Level - Enlisted' alongside Ender's Game and Rifleman Dodd, I think it is there to showcase initiative and intelligence for young enlisted marines. Still, I'll admit, it is a strange choice.
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