We Should Have Shot the Donkeys
We Should Have Shot the Donkeys by Ken Roberts is a historical fiction novel published by AuthorHouse in 2011. This edition spans 520 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows three survivors of the Great War, who share their trench experiences in hopes of alleviating the haunting memories that plague them. A novice reporter from the London Herald travels to Wales to interview these men, where he becomes enamored with both the town and the daughter of one of the veterans.
As the story unfolds, the reporter’s journey takes a pivotal turn when the Second World War begins. Driven by a desire to witness war firsthand, he enlists as a war correspondent and finds himself landing on Gold Beach in 1944. The book explores themes of war and memory, delving into the personal histories of its characters against the backdrop of significant historical events. Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the impact of both World Wars on individual lives and relationships.
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Three survivors of the Great War 1914/18, decide to tell of their experiences in the, trenches in the hope that the black and white dreams they suffer will at last go away.
A novice reporter with the London Herald is sent to Wales to interview the three men. This is his first job, during the time he spends in Wales he falls in love with the town and the daughter of one of the men.
When the Second World War breaks out and with a need to experience war he joins the army as a war correspondent, landing on Gold beach in 1944.
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