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Bullets And Billets

Bullets And Billets

Bairnsfather, Bruce

Paperback

Classic Fiction

ISBN10: 1419111167
ISBN13: 9781419111167
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.23 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Bullets and Billets is a collection of sketches and cartoons by Bruce Bairnsfather, a British soldier who served in the First World War. The book is a humorous and satirical portrayal of life on the Western Front, depicting the experiences of soldiers in the trenches, their interactions with officers and civilians, and their struggles with the harsh realities of war.The sketches are accompanied by witty captions and dialogue, providing a unique insight into the everyday life of soldiers during the war. Bairnsfather's style is characterized by his use of exaggerated facial expressions and body language, which add to the humor and satire of his work.Bullets and Billets was first published in 1916 and quickly became popular among soldiers and civilians alike. It was praised for its ability to provide a light-hearted perspective on the war, while still acknowledging the severity and tragedy of the conflict.Today, the book is considered a classic of First World War literature and is often used as a primary source for historians and scholars studying the war. It remains a testament to the resilience and humor of soldiers in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the human cost of war.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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