The Firing Squad

By Franz Carl Weiskopf

Book Overview

The Firing Squad is a book written by Franz Carl Weiskopf. It is a historical fiction novel set during World War II and follows the story of a group of soldiers who are tasked with carrying out executions by firing squad. The book explores themes of morality, duty, and the psychological toll that war can take on individuals. The main character, Lieutenant Kurt Hartmann, is a conflicted soldier who must grapple with his own conscience as he carries out his orders. Along the way, he forms relationships with his fellow soldiers and confronts the horrors of war. The Firing Squad is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience during wartime.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258816091
• ISBN13: 9781258816094
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"