How did the ordinary 20th-century foot soldier feel in the midst of a major battle, not yet aware that he was making history and lacking the vital information known to his commanders? Mixing fact and fiction, an author of more than a dozen military books takes us into the heart of the action in Mons, the Somme, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, Vietnam, and more, showing How did the ordinary 20th-century foot soldier feel in the midst of a major battle, not yet aware that he was making history and lacking the vital information known to his commanders? Mixing fact and fiction, an author of more than a dozen military books takes us into the heart of the action in Mons, the Somme, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, Vietnam, and more, showing us real events through the eyes of imagined characters.
The Taste of Battle: Front Line Action 1914-1991
How did the ordinary 20th-century foot soldier feel in the midst of a major battle, not yet aware that he was making history and lacking the vital information known to his commanders? Mixing fact and fiction, an author of more than a dozen military books takes us into the heart of the action in Mons, the Somme, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, Vietnam, and more, showing How did the ordinary 20th-century foot soldier feel in the midst of a major battle, not yet aware that he was making history and lacking the vital information known to his commanders? Mixing fact and fiction, an author of more than a dozen military books takes us into the heart of the action in Mons, the Somme, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, Vietnam, and more, showing us real events through the eyes of imagined characters.
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Laurance –
A very well written book. The concept of mixing fictional with a non-fictional context is brilliant. How he connects all the individual characters together throughout is done smoothly. Sometimes the story gets hung up with going into details but it is still a great ride. The way he helps the reader get into the minds if the soldier and what they went through. Books like this are rare and should be read at least once by the enquiring historian.
John Sheahan –
Perrett writes well. I constantly found myself deeply involved in the short scenarios. While there was occasionally a heavy emphasis on the technical (not why I picked the book up), this was balanced by some clear insights into the effects of battle on individuals. At the creative level, it was interesting to see Perrett's approach 'at work'. It gave me some ideas about what might work in another project I have in mind. Perrett writes well. I constantly found myself deeply involved in the short scenarios. While there was occasionally a heavy emphasis on the technical (not why I picked the book up), this was balanced by some clear insights into the effects of battle on individuals. At the creative level, it was interesting to see Perrett's approach 'at work'. It gave me some ideas about what might work in another project I have in mind.
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