One young man : $b The simple and true story of a clerk who enlisted in 1914, who fought on the western front for nearly two years, was severely wounded at the battle of the Somme, and is now on his way back to his desk.

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In "One Young Man: The Simple and True Story of a Clerk Who Enlisted in 1914," we follow the remarkable journey of a young clerk who, driven by a sense of duty, joins the military during World War I. Leaving behind his mundane desk job, he finds himself thrust into the chaos and horrors of the western front, where he fights for nearly two years. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is severely wounded during the infamous Battle of the Somme. Now, as he embarks on his journey back to his desk, the reader is left wondering how this young man's experiences on the battlefield will shape his perspective on life and work.

Genres: Historical Fiction, War Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Themes: Duty and Sacrifice, The Brutality of War, Personal Transformation

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