This anthology gathers excerpts from renowned World War II works, blending satirical fiction like Catch-22 with harrowing real accounts such as Hiroshima.
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This anthology gathers excerpts from renowned World War II works, blending satirical fiction like Catch-22 with harrowing real accounts such as Hiroshima.
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A perfect morning (from The Young Lions) / Irwin Shaw --
Lunghua camp (from Empire of the Sun) / J. G. Ballard --
The big day (from From Here to Eternity) / James Jones --
The landing on Kuralei (from Tales of the South Pacific) / James A. Michener --
Shall live for a ghost? (from The Last Enemy) / Richard Hillary --
Billy Pilgrim (from Slaughterhouse Five) / Kurt Vonnegut --
Battalion in defence (from Officers and Gentlemen) / Evelyn Waugh --
Anopopei (from The Naked and the Dead) / Norm...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Some excerpts feature implied sexual encounters, references to prostitution, and fade-to-black scenes in war contexts. Implied sexual coercion and assaults in occupied areas and among troops.
Violence & gore
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Pervasive graphic violence including brutal battles, dismemberment, torture, and detailed aftermath of bombings with burns and radiation effects.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity and crude language in soldier dialogues across multiple excerpts.
Substance use
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Recurring depictions of alcohol consumption and smoking among troops, portrayed as coping mechanisms.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Brief mentions of homosexual characters or implications in a few fictional excerpts.
Religious content
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Fleeting references to faith, prayers, or clergy in wartime settings.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central anti-war themes, critiques of military bureaucracy, and depictions of fascism and totalitarianism.
Self-harm / suicide
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Instances of suicidal ideation in combat, pilot crashes, and despair amid war horrors.
Abuse & suffering
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Intense portrayals of wartime atrocities, civilian suffering, POW abuse, and systemic cruelty in battles and bombings. Implied sexual coercion and assaults in occupied areas and among troops.
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