
A vivid collection of short sketches drawn from the later stages of the Somme onward, this work offers a raw, immediate picture of life on the Western Front. Through terse, unvarnished scenes, readers hear the clatter of artillery, the cramped whispers of trench comrades, and the stubborn perseverance that keeps soldiers moving forward despite relentless danger.
Beyond the battlefield, the author turns his eye to the home front, addressing the vital role of industrial workers whose output sustains the war effort. The foreword challenges complacency, urging laborers to recognize how every slowdown or strike can prolong the suffering of those in the trenches. By juxtaposing the stark realities of the front with the everyday choices of civilians, the book seeks to bridge understanding and inspire a shared sense of responsibility during a time of crisis.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (362K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-05-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1878–1943
Best known for vivid First World War fiction, this British writer brought trench life to readers with the feel of someone who had truly been there. His books blend action, atmosphere, and a strong sense of the ordinary soldier's world.
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