About the book
George Tilson is an eighteen-year-old farm boy from Iowa. Enlisted in the Army during World War II and arriving in Normandy just after D-day, he is nicknamed Heck for his reluctance to swear. From summers of farm labor Heck is already strong. He knows how to accept orders and how to work uncomplainingly. But in combat Heck witnesses a kind of brutality unlike anything he could have imagined. Fear consumes his every thought and Heck soon realizes a terrible thing about himself: He is a coward. Possessed of this dark knowledge, Heck is then faced with an impossible task.
Editions of Articles of War
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385512770
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400077342
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307277008
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385515085
Read an Excerpt
George Tilson is an eighteen-year-old farm boy from Iowa. Enlisted in the Army during World War II and arriving in Normandy just after D-day, he is nicknamed Heck for his reluctance to swear. From summers of farm labor Heck is already strong. He knows how to accept orders and how to work uncomplainingly. But in combat Heck witnesses a kind of brutality unlike anything he could have imagined. Fear consumes his every thought and Heck soon realizes a terrible thing about himself: He is a coward. Possessed of this dark knowledge, Heck is then faced with an impossible task.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Articles of War about?
George Tilson is an eighteen-year-old farm boy from Iowa. Enlisted in the Army during World War II and arriving in Normandy just after D-day, he is nicknamed Heck for his reluctance to swear. From summers of farm labor Heck is already strong. He knows how to accept orders and how to work uncomplainingly. But in combat Heck witnesses a kind of brutality unlike anything he could have imagined. Fear consumes his every thought and Heck soon realizes a terrible thing about himself: He is a coward. Possessed of this dark knowledge, Heck is then faced with an impossible task.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Articles of War?
Fiction > Adventure / action fiction > War, combat and military adventure fiction
Where can I read a sample of Articles of War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385512770
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Articles of War?
Nick Arvin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Articles of War is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385512770) and paperback(ISBN 9781400077342) and ebook(ISBN 9780307277008) and ebook(ISBN 9780385515085)
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