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Violence
Some
WWII military violence; deaths
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Some
Heavy drinking in officer culture
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of idealism, military incompetence, and the search for honor
What this book is about
The first Sword of Honour novel (1952) follows Guy Crouchback enlisting in a Catholic regiment at the start of WWII. Features military comedy and WWII violence, heavy drinking in the officer class, and some sexual content. For older teens and adults.
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WWII violence
Heavy drinking culture
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