According To Orders (1919)

By F Britten Austin

Book Overview

According to Orders is a novel written by Frederick Britten Austin and originally published in 1919. The story is set during World War I and follows the experiences of Lieutenant James Neville, a young officer in the British Army. Neville is assigned to a battalion that is preparing to launch a major offensive against the German forces on the Western Front. As the battle approaches, Neville finds himself struggling with the pressures of command and the fear of death. Along the way, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of war, including the loss of friends and the toll that combat takes on the human psyche. Despite the challenges he faces, Neville remains committed to his duty and determined to carry out his orders to the best of his ability. The novel provides a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in the trenches during the First World War, and offers a poignant tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought and died in that 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164558498
• ISBN13: 9781164558491
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"