Baron, Alexander
From The City, From The Plough (Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912423071
- author:
- Baron, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Imperial War Museum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.21 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Fifth Battalion, Wessex Regiment, wait patiently and nervously for the order to embark. Boredom and fear, comedy and pathos, all blend together as they await their fate. In January 1944, the men of this battalion are about to face a reality that will test their courage and endurance in ways they never thought possible. As they prepare to embark for Normandy, the true nature of war becomes clear. It is not the romantic picture often portrayed, but rather the harsh truth of human endeavour at its limits. With an economy of language that belies its emotional impact, this book provides a vivid and unflinching account of the battalion's experiences. The result is a powerful and moving portrayal of war's effects on ordinary men, drawn from different walks of life. Their story serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict, and the enduring legacy it leaves behind.
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