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Under Fire: The Story of a Squad

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Under Fire by Henri Barbusse, is a stark and unflinching account of life in the trenches during World War I. Written while the author himself served at the front, the novel abandons romantic notions of war and instead offers a collective portrait of ordinary soldiers enduring the mud, cold, hunger, and terror of combat. Presented through the eyes of a group of infantrymen, the narrative captures both the monotony of waiting and the sudden, brutal violence of battle. The novel is structured as a series of episodes rather than a traditional plot, emphasizing the everyday struggles and conversations of the soldiers. Readers witness their camaraderie, their moments of humor amidst despair, and their attempts to maintain humanity under inhuman conditions. Alongside vivid descriptions of death and destruction, Barbusse highlights the endurance of those who, despite everything, continue to fight and survive. One of the central themes of Under Fire is the dehumanizing nature of modern warfare. Barbusse portrays the soldiers as anonymous victims caught in a vast machinery of violence, questioning the necessity and morality of the conflict. Through his detailed depiction of suffering and the futility of war, he delivers a powerful pacifist message that challenged the patriotic propaganda of the time. Henri Barbusse (1873–1935) was a French novelist, journalist, and political activist. Having volunteered as a soldier in World War I, he drew directly from his experiences at the front to compose Under Fire, which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1916. The novel stands as one of the earliest and most influential works of anti-war literature, shaping the way later generations understood and represented the horrors of modern combat.

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Ebook: 15 September 2025

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