Company K

Walt stood up, slapped his thighs, and began to crow like a cock. ''Bring on the whole German army!'' he shouted. ''Bring them on all together, or one at a time. I can whip them all!''

The greatest First World War novel to come out of America, Company K is the unforgettable account of one US Marine company, from initial training, through to the trenches in France and post-war rehabilitation.

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