Babchenko, Arkady
One Soldier's War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802144034
- author:
- Babchenko, Arkady
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 416
- Genre:
- History - Military / War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
One Soldier's War is a visceral and unflinching memoir of a young Russian soldier's experience in the Chechen wars. Arkady Babchenko recounts his journey from law student to hardened soldier, fighting in major cities and tiny hamlets from 1995 to 1999.
Babchenko's account of war is marked by the raw and mundane realities of combat, including the constant cold, hunger, exhaustion, filth, and terror. He weaves these elements into compelling, haunting, and elegant prose, creating a devastating first-person account of war.
This is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the human cost of conflict. With its raw and unflinching portrayal of war, One Soldier's War is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the subject.
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