Under Fire

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The book offers a harrowing depiction of trench warfare through the eyes of soldiers in the French Sixth Battalion during World War I, drawing from the author's personal diaries. Written while recovering from injuries, it presents a gritty, realistic narrative that sparked mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised its raw authenticity, while others accused it of exaggeration. By the end of the war, it became a bestseller and is now regarded as a classic alongside other seminal war literature, capturing the profound horrors faced by soldiers.