Stephen, an English soldier, serves in WWI from "summary" of Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman, found himself thrust into the chaos of World War I. As an officer in the British army, he faced the horrors of the trenches, the constant threat of enemy fire, and the unfathomable loss of life. The war changed him in ways he never could have imagined, shaping his very being and altering the course of his life forever. Stephen's experiences on the battlefield were harrowing, filled with moments of intense fear and despair. He witnessed the brutal reality of war up close, seeing friends and comrades fall in battle, feeling the weight of responsibility for the lives of his men, and struggling to maintain his sanity in the face of overwhelming violence and destruction. Despite the horrors he faced, Stephen also found moments of camaraderie and connection amidst the chaos of war. He formed bonds with his fellow soldiers, sharing in their triumphs and tragedies, finding solace...
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