A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire

"A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire" by Harold Harvey is a gritty portrayal of war, mixing art with the grim reality of trench warfare during the early 1900s. It shows the journey of a soldier and artist through war, from going to the front lines to the desperate moments in the trenches. The story captures scenes such as friendships between soldiers, land destroyed by fighting, and the mental effects of war. Through sketches and words, the story shows both the rare moments of happiness among the destruction and the cruel actions of the war. Snapshots of trench life provide readers not only art, but a strong view of what it was like to be human during war.