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The Secret Battle (1919)

The Secret Battle (1919)

Herbert, Alan Patrick

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Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164024388
ISBN13: 9781164024385
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Secret Battle is a novel written by Alan Patrick Herbert and published in 1919. The book follows the story of a young British soldier named Harry Penrose who enlists in the army during World War I. Harry is a talented and intelligent officer who quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a captain. However, he is plagued by the horrors of war and the senseless violence he witnesses on the battlefield.As the war drags on, Harry becomes disillusioned with the military and begins to question the morality of his actions. He becomes involved in a secret underground movement that aims to bring an end to the war and prevent further needless bloodshed. The novel explores themes of patriotism, duty, and the morality of war.The Secret Battle is widely regarded as one of the most important anti-war novels of the 20th century. It offers a powerful critique of the futility and senselessness of war and the toll it takes on those who fight it. The book is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and the need for peace and understanding in a world torn apart by conflict.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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