Under Fire

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel offers a raw and realistic portrayal of a squad of French soldiers navigating the horrors of trench warfare. Presented as journal-like anecdotes from an unnamed narrator, it captures the harrowing experiences of soldiers on the Western Front after the German invasion. Notable for its vivid depictions of death and the dire conditions of war, the narrative includes episodic chapters, with "The Fire" standing out for its intense depiction of a trench assault.