Wartime

In 'Wartime', Paul Fussell provides a deeply personal and wide-ranging narrative about the Second World War, focusing on the immediate impact on common soldiers and civilians.

He analyzes the psychological effects, euphemisms, and myths surrounding the war, highlighting the disconnect between the sanitized public image and the brutal reality experienced by those involved.

The book critiques the romanticization of war and explores its damage to intellect and individuality.