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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Gun-Teams is listed on Textopian as a novel by Gilbert Frankau, dated 1932 CE.
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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: Difficult (College Level)
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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