Bombs, Bullshit and Bullets – in Roughly that Order
Bombs, Bullshit and Bullets – in Roughly that Order by Peter Richards, published by Athena Press in 2007, offers a candid and humorous account of the author’s experiences during World War II. Spanning 192 pages, this book delves into Richards’ early life during the London Blitz, his rigorous military training, and his participation in the battle for Normandy. The narrative culminates in his recovery from a serious injury in Eterville, providing a personal perspective on the war and its aftermath.
Readers will find a blend of personal anecdotes and political reflections as Richards recounts his transformation from a young man with limited political awareness to an active member of the Communist Party and later the Labour Party. The book addresses themes of history, wars, and conflicts, particularly focusing on World War II. Through his modest and thankful lens, Richards not only shares his own journey but also pays tribute to the sacrifices made by others during this tumultuous period.
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‘As the explosions drew nearer, the customary shit was flying all over the place with a vengeance, and I was hugging that piece of Eterville ground with more fervour than I ever hugged a woman. Sheer willpower was pushing me towards the Earth’s centre. Surely the sixth shell had now been expended? But no, the final bomb of the salvo found a target: my right leg.’ With an uncommon frankness and sense of humour, Peter Richards recalls his early experiences of the London Blitz, his unremitting military training and action in the battle for Normandy, and finally his convalescence in hospital following the serious injury in Eterville – a small town near the strategic centre of Caen – that ended his military career. He arrived home just in time to enjoy the victory celebrations, and participate in the historic general election of 1945. His journey is one of both personal and political development, which sees him turn from a young man with little understanding of politics into a fully-fledged member of the Communist Party and later the Labour Party, combining anecdotes of his life with reflection upon the complex politics of the conflict. Above all, this is an account that is modest, poignant and thankful, both for the author’s own luck in having lived to see peacetime and for the sacrifice of those who did not.
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