"Combed Out" by F. A. Voigt is a story set in the heart of World War I that follows soldiers navigating army training and the challenges of military life. The book highlights the psychological impacts of the war with its focus on emotional, raw experiences of new recruits. Readers are introduced to the characters during their first days in the army, where they face a contemptuous Sergeant, a frustrating squad drill and are haunted by thoughts of home. Ultimately, these new recruits transition from discomfort and resentment to camaraderie as a result of shared misery. The tone shifts from humor to despair as the audience bears witness to the harsh realities of war.
Combed Out
By F. A. (Frederick Augustus) Voigt
Amidst the backdrop of World War I, new army recruits are pushed to the brink during grueling training, where they must rely on one another to survive the psychological impact of combat.
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2005-07-24
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About the AuthorFrederick Augustus Voigt was a British journalist and author of German descent, most famous for his work with the Manchester Guardian and his opposition to dictatorship and totalitarianism on the European continent.
Frederick Augustus Voigt was a British journalist and author of German descent, most famous for his work with the Manchester Guardian and his opposition to dictatorship and totalitarianism on the European continent.
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