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Winged Victory (1921)

Winged Victory (1921)

Kitchin, Clifford Henry Benn

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ISBN10: 1168825008
ISBN13: 9781168825001
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Winged Victory is a novel written by British author Clifford Henry Benn Kitchin and was first published in 1921. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a young British pilot named Hugh Anthony Tony Herncastle. The book begins with Tony's enlistment in the Royal Flying Corps and his training to become a fighter pilot. He is eventually sent to France, where he faces the harsh realities of war and the constant danger of being shot down by enemy planes. Throughout the novel, Tony struggles with the psychological effects of war, including fear, loneliness, and the loss of friends and fellow pilots. He also grapples with the morality of killing and the reasons for fighting in the war. The title of the book, Winged Victory, refers to the feeling of triumph that Tony experiences when he successfully completes a mission and returns safely to base. However, this feeling is often short-lived, as he is constantly reminded of the fragility of life and the devastating consequences of war. Overall, Winged Victory is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the human cost of war, as seen through the eyes of a young pilot fighting for his country.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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