Under Fire

Viac o knihe

Set against the grim backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows a group of ordinary soldiers in the French Sixth Battalion as they grapple with the relentless struggle for survival. Their experiences are marked by fleeting moments of joy, such as receiving rations or brief hospital stays, amidst the harrowing realities of trench warfare. Drawing parallels to literary classics, the novel immerses readers in the visceral atmosphere of the battlefield, highlighting the mud, stench, and the constant threat of death that defines their existence.