""Under Fire: The Story of a Squad"" is a novel written by Henri Barbusse and first published in 1916. The story is set during World War I and follows a group of French soldiers in the trenches on the Western Front. The narrator, a soldier named Jean, describes the brutal and horrific experiences of war, including the constant threat of death, the physical and emotional toll on the soldiers, and the senseless violence and destruction. The novel also explores the relationships between the soldiers, their camaraderie, and ...
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""Under Fire: The Story of a Squad"" is a novel written by Henri Barbusse and first published in 1916. The story is set during World War I and follows a group of French soldiers in the trenches on the Western Front. The narrator, a soldier named Jean, describes the brutal and horrific experiences of war, including the constant threat of death, the physical and emotional toll on the soldiers, and the senseless violence and destruction. The novel also explores the relationships between the soldiers, their camaraderie, and their struggles to maintain their humanity in the face of the dehumanizing effects of war. ""Under Fire"" is considered a classic of anti-war literature and is known for its vivid and realistic portrayal of the horrors of war.1917. A powerful description of the horrors of war and the experiences of the men and the wretched conditions under which they are forced to live and fight. Contents: The Vision; In the Earth; The Return; Volpatte and Fouillade; Sanctuary; Habits; Entraining; On Leave; The Anger of Volpatte; Argoval; The Dog; The Doorway; The Big Words; Of Burdens; The Egg; An Idyll; In the Sap; A Box of Matches; Bombardment; Under Fire; The Refuge; Going About; The Fatigue-Party; and The Dawn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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