Man at War – Excerpt No. 24

“No time,” the Captain reminded him. “Go now before the artillery starts up.”

“Yes, Sir,” Murphy said.

He took Roy over his shoulder to ensure they could not get separated on their way back. The added weight meant he would dig deeper into the mud, but instead of complaining he tightened his jaw and grunted.

In five steps he made it over the rear lip of the crater just as the ground began to shake. Soon after he heard shells flying overhead towards the Krauts.

a cinematic black and white photo of Allied artillery firing their large caliber guns at the enemy near No Man's Land, with soldiers in helmets and worn uniforms, their faces determined and focused, operating the heavy machinery, fog rolls in thickly in the background, with the full moon high in the dark sky, casting an eerie glow over the desolate battlefield, photography, with deep shadows and strong contrasts, capturing the intense moment of warfare.

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.



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