The Forever War Summary
Joe Haldeman

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The Forever War Summary

The Forever War by Joe Haldeman is a classic science fiction story of William Mandella, a man who is in the top percentile of the world as far as intelligence, education, and physical fitness. As a result, he is included in the elite group of people conscripted into the united armed services of the world to battle the unknown and elusive Tauran aliens. Although this war spans over a millennium, Mandella...

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Joe Haldeman Biographies (2)

Joe Haldeman

2,080 words, approx. 7 pages

In his award-winning science fiction novel The Forever War, Joe Haldeman combines his experiences as a soldier during the Vietnam War, in which he was severely wounded, with a realistic, scientificall... Read more

Joe (William) Haldeman

2,155 words, approx. 8 pages

Joe W. Haldeman, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was raised in and around Washington, D.C., where his father was an administrator for military health programs. After high school, he obtained an M.A. ... Read more

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