Gun-Teams by Gilbert Frankau (1932)
Gun-Teams is a novel by Gilbert Frankau that follows the lives of British soldiers during World War I. The story focuses on the experiences of a group of men who serve in an artillery unit, and explores themes such as camaraderie, sacrifice, and the horrors of war.
By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1932 · Genre: War Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry · 485 words
First lines
Their rugs are sodden, their heads are down, their / tails are turned to the storm. / (Would you know them, you that groomed them / in the sleek fat days of peace, -- / When the tiles rang to their pawings in the lighted / stalls and warm, -- / Now the foul clay cakes on breeching-strap and / clogs the quick-release? )
The blown rain stings, there is never a star, the / tracks are rivers of slime. / (You must harness up by guesswork with a / failing torch for light, / Instep-deep in unmade standings, for it's active-service time, / And our resting weeks are over, and we move / the guns to-night.)
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Frankau
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Military Fiction
- Length: 485 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- War Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences of soldiers and their horses during wartime, highlighting the harsh realities and emotional toll of active service.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are rooted in a specific historical context, likely reflecting the time period of World War I.
- Poetry — The writing style employs poetic elements such as rhythm, imagery, and metaphor to convey the emotional and physical landscape of war.
- Drama — The text captures intense emotional and physical struggles, creating a dramatic portrayal of the characters' experiences.
Tags
war · military · adventure · action · drama · historical · conflict · courage · leadership · strategy · teamwork · survival