Death's Men: Soldiers of the Great War

by Denis Winter

Book Overview

The classic bestselling story of the First World War as told by the soldiers themselves 'A raw, haunting read' Guardian Death's Men is the story of the brave, ordinary men who were called on to face... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140052151
• ISBN13: 9780140052152
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent

I have read many books on the subject of WWI and found this to be something special, a must read. Denis Winter's elegant and poetic use of the English language brilliantly described the conditions endured by the common British soldier in the trenches. Pick this one up you won't be disappointed.

The horror of trench warfare

A brilliant work which describes the pitiless and aching horror of trench warfare. The finest work of its kind by far- and I have read a lot of WW1 history. Winter uses contemporary accounts of the war to reveal what the war was like for a generation of young British soldiers, many of whom would be seared by the experience for the rest of their lives. Winter's mordant British wit and understatement are on display throughout this riveting work eg.(pg. 205):'"In the main communication trench we passed a man carrying a sandbag full of something. Thefts of rations and minor stores from the line are increasing. I therefore ask, "What have you in that bag ?" "Rifleman Grundy,sir," came the unexpected reply.'Highly recommended.

Absolutely outstanding, a must read.

This book is an excellent account of the Kitchener army of WW1. This book brought me closer to the event than any book to date.Very well researched. There is also quite a few revelations about the colonial armies that I have not read before. An absolutely must read to fill some important gaps about the way in which the war was organised.

Excellent account of the Great War

If you want to read a true historical account of the Great War and how it affected the men & women involved this is the book. The author does not hide the gruesome accounts of the survivors of artillery fire and the affects upon mens body of the modern weapons of war. He tells the story of what men went through as soldiers in WWI, from training to the end of the line. This is a story about the soldiers not the Generals and their doomed tactics. Its a must read if you want to understand the Great War fully.