Paths of Glory
“Paths of Glory” by Humphrey Cobb is a poignant exploration of the complexities of wartime demands on soldiers, published by Penguin on June 29, 2010. This first edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows French soldiers during the First World War, who face dire consequences when ordered to assault a seemingly impenetrable German position. Following the failed attack, an inquiry into allegations of cowardice reveals the harsh realities and injustices faced by those caught in the machinery of war.
Readers will find a chilling portrayal of the farcical nature of military justice as the story delves into the lives of lower-ranked soldiers who become scapegoats in a system that prioritizes orders over human life. The novel addresses themes of war, legal implications, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in extreme circumstances. Cobb’s work serves as a critical commentary on the tragedies of war, making it relevant across different eras.
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The anti-war masterpiece that became an iconic motion picture-now with a foreword by the creator of the acclaimed HBO(tm) series The Wire
Familiar to many as the Stanley Kubrick film starring Kirk Douglas, Paths of Glory explores the perilous complications involved in what nations demand of their soldiers in wartime. Humphrey Cobb’s protagonists are Frenchmen during the First World War whose nightmare in the trenches takes a new and terrible turn when they are ordered to assault a German position deemed all but invulnerable. When the attack fails, an inquiry into allegations of cowardice indicts a small handful of lower-ranked scapegoats whose trial exposes the farce of ordering ordinary men to risk their lives in an impossible cause. A chilling portrait of injustice, this novel offers insight into the tragedies of war in any age.
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