Broger, Karl
Pillbox 17
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843428107
- author:
- Broger, Karl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Naval & Military Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A powerful and poignant autobiographical novel, Pillbox 17 is a harrowing portrayal of life in a German pillbox on the Western Front during wartime. The author's vivid account of the horrors of war is both a tribute to the true comradeship of those who served and a testament to the devastating effects of conflict. The story follows the desperate attempts of two men to escape their besieged outpost, as they face the relentless rain, shell bursts, and the ever-present threat of enemy aircraft. As the situation spirals out of control, the men's hopes of rescue dwindle, and they are ultimately left to face the grim reality of their situation. This is a gripping and unflinching account of life in a war zone, one that sheds light on the human cost of conflict and the bonds of friendship that can sustain us even in the darkest of times.