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'War Is War'
Written under the pseudonym of 'Ex-private X', Alfred McLelland Burrage, both treats us to, and appals us with his experiences in the Artists Rifles, during the Great War.
Often humorous, sometimes shocking, occasionally heart-breaking, his easy writing style, irreverent sense of humour, and arresting candour combine to form 'War Is War' into a work which I consider to have been ahead of its time. Thanks to Chris 'Drew' for putting me on to this book - I was chuckling and recoiling throughout... sometimes both before I reached the end of a page. Please read (if you haven't already) it's a must. JT |
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Many thanks JT for the heads up in respect of this book. I managed to find a second hand copy in fine condition and it has just dropped through the letterbox. Looking forward to reading it.
Cheers James |
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Thanks JT!
James just tipped me off about this book and your reccomendation and I understand it's definitely one to get! I was just looking for something new to read, so perfect timing as well! Cheers Colin
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Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers. JT |
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Glad you liked it, JT. Enjoyed your review. ‘Treats’ and ‘appals’ us- I certainly agree there.
Too many good lines to know which to quote really. Cheers, Chris |
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Thanks for the recommendation I’m reading it at the moment.
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‘Arras was a more poignant sight than Ypres. Ypres was a bleeding corpse and Arras still writhing in her death agony.’ Let us know how you get on, Kevin. JT |
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In two words, the book is 'absolutely excellent'. Really enjoyed it and JTs review is spot on!
Thanks to both Drew and JT for the recommendation. Cheers James |
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As Arbraham Lincoln said: ‘The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who’ll get me a book I ain’t read.’ JT |
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Great stuff, Gents. I don't know if anyone has seen it, but I quite enjoyed reading the following article about Burrage:
Who was A. M. Burrage? Cheers, Chris |
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Thanks for the link, Chris. JT |
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Thought you might have.👍
Cheers Chris |
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