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HARRY'S WAR Harry Stinton

HARRY'S WAR By Harry Stinton

HARRY'S WAR by Harry Stinton


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Summary

This World War I memoir is complemented by 40 atmospheric colour paintings. It is a personal account by Harry who volunteered for war and chose to be trained as a "bomber" and, by so doing, joined the "suicide club", hurling grenades at the enemy.

HARRY'S WAR Summary

HARRY'S WAR by Harry Stinton

Destined to be a star amongst memoirs of simple soldiers of the front line, Harry's War will astonish, chill, enrich and educate the mind of every reader; the text and paintings were not discovered until after his death. Harry volunteered for war and was, and had no desire to be a hero, but his daily battle duties entailed remarkable nerve and bravery. Not only did he volunteer for war, he chose to be trained as a 'bomber' and, by so doing, joined the 'suicide club' so termed because of the minimal life expectancy of those in the unit. The task was straightforward - train to hurl grenades at the enemy whilst they shot and threw grenades back at you. This was close-up war...you really could see the whites of your opponent's eyes! Harry survived the war, just; an arm injury ensured that he was in England when it ended. The modest style of his story denotes a man doing his duty for his country without question or complaint; his paintings are full of character but are also basic and naive, though all the more pertinent for that. Harry's War is destined to be re-lived by a new generation!

HARRY'S WAR Reviews

The original notebooks and paintings of a First World War soldier, edited by Virginia Mayo, a published author and relative of Harry. This remarkable tale of nerve and bravery is a fascinating first-hand account of the war.

About Harry Stinton

Harry's story lay untouched until his death in the 1960s. The original notebooks have been edited by Virginia Mayo, a published author and relative of Harry

Additional information

GOR001270201
9781857533170
1857533178
HARRY'S WAR by Harry Stinton
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pavilion Books
2002-10-31
224
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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