Wipers: A Soldier's Tale From the Great War - Softcover

Simmons, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442185260 ISBN 13: 9781442185265

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2009

Synopsis

The World War One battlefield that bulged out around Ypres, Belgium, was one of the most horrific killing grounds of the bloody, four-year conflict. Not familiar with the proper pronunciation of "Ypres," (EE-pruh), the Allied soldiers called the sector "Wipers." The Allies took thousands of casualties daily there from 1914 to 1918. Unable to break the German line, a plan was made to dig 5 miles of tunnels under No Man's Land, planting charges, and blowing up the enemy from below. This novel follows a British miner-turned-soldier and his unlikely companion: a mischievous, wisecracking soldier who was a magician in civilian life and joined the army under shady circumstances. Their struggle to survive is often tragic, yet often humorous. The story climaxes with the tunnel attack and the shocking aftermath. Ultimately, it shows war is not glorious; it ruins lives, even among those who survive.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeff Simmons is a graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and College of Education. He is a former news reporter and a teacher of history, English, and mathematics. A native of Washington, West Virginia, he now resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1442185260
• ISBN 13: 9781442185265
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336