Richard Aldington's 1915 is a vivid and powerful account of the First World War, told through the eyes of a British soldier. It follows the story of Private John Smith, a young man who enlists in the British Army in 1914, and his experiences on the Western Front. Through his eyes, we witness the horrors of trench warfare, the camaraderie of his fellow soldiers, and the courage and resilience of the men who fought and died in the war. The book also examines the impact of the war on the home front, and the psychological toll it took on those who survived. 1915 is a powerful and moving account of one of the most devastating wars in history.
By Richard Aldington · First published 1916 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Literary Fiction