Woodruff, William
Vessel of Sadness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349118116
- author:
- Woodruff, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Second World War fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This is a story about war, told with quiet dignity and conviction. Set in Italy in 1944, it explores the experiences of ordinary men fighting in a brutal conflict.
Their task was to seize key territory, but instead they found themselves trapped in the mud of the Anzio plain, fighting for survival over four long months. There are no heroes or victories here, just a faceless, fragmented war that strips away national differences and leaves only humanity.
This book is a powerful portrayal of what it means to be at war, without glamour or glory. It's a story that could have taken place anywhere, on any battlefield, where men have faced death and uncertainty.
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