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Poems and Letters of William R. G. Mills, Second Lieutenant Royal Field Artillery (Killed in Action in the Salient, Ypres) (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Mills, William Robert Granville

 
9780266988991: Poems and Letters of William R. G. Mills, Second Lieutenant Royal Field Artillery (Killed in Action in the Salient, Ypres) (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Voices From the Salient compiles poems and personal letters from a Royal Field Artillery officer on the Western Front, offering a vivid, firsthand view of life in wartime trenches and camps.

This collection blends reflective verse with intimate correspondence, capturing both the grandeur of memory and the grit of daily duty.

The writing traces a speaker’s journey through combat, camaraderie, and home front echoes, balancing lyrical moments with the practical details of wartime life. Fans of WWI letters and verse will find a thoughtful, human portrait of courage, loss, humor, and resilience, drawn from the front lines and the long shadow of war.
  • Poetic passages and prose-like letters illuminate the officer’s inner life, hopes, and fears.
  • Observations from the field include daily routines, routines of duty, and small moments of levity amid hardship.
  • Personal notes, sketches of fellow soldiers, and glimpses of home provide context and contrast.
  • The collection reflects on themes of endurance, memory, and the search for meaning during conflict.
Ideal for readers of wartime letters, early 20th-century poetry, and historical diaries who seek a grounded, human perspective on war.

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