Men at Arms
Men at Arms by Evelyn Waugh, published by Penguin in 2001, is a notable work that explores the experiences of Guy Crouchback as he seeks to join the war by taking a commission in the Royal Corps of Halberdiers. This edition spans 245 pages and is presented in English. The narrative captures Crouchback’s initial enthusiasm and the ceremonial aspects of military life, contrasting sharply with the lack of actual combat he encounters during his first campaign on the West African coastline.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Crouchback’s journey, which includes a mishap that tarnishes his reputation within the Halberdiers. Men at Arms serves as the first installment in Waugh’s trilogy, Sword of Honour, which delves into themes of war and military life. The book offers insights into the complexities of military service and the personal challenges faced by its protagonist, setting the stage for the subsequent volumes, Officers and Gentlemen and Unconditional Surrender, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
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Guy Crouchback, determined to get into the war, takes a commission in the Royal Corps of Halberdiers. His spirits high, he sees all the trimmings but none of the action. And his first campaign, an abortive affair on the West African coastline, ends with an escapade which seriously blots his Halberdier copybook. Men at Arms is the first book in Waugh’s brilliant trilogy, Sword of Honour, which chronicles the fortunes of Guy Crouchback. The second and third volumes, Officers and Gentlemen and Unconditional Surrender, are also published in Penguin Modern Classics.
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