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The Fighting Man #6
"Booby Trap" follows a mild-mannered soldier during the Korean War who earns the nickname "the Death Cheater" for his dangerous work defusing booby traps and mines. When his unit comes under heavy attack, a commanding officer proposes selling General Beard on a controversial idea to withdraw the regiment, claiming it's worth a try despite the risks. As soldiers debate the tactical situation and their obligations, the unit faces mounting casualties, and the protagonist must navigate both the enemy threat and the moral complexities of warfare while under fire from enemy positions and artillery.