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Violence
Some
WWII combat; military violence; Crete evacuation deaths
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Heavy drinking in the officer milieu
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of military failure, honor, and the moral corruption of war
What this book is about
The second volume of Waugh's Sword of Honour trilogy (1955). Follows Guy Crouchback from the commando training to the disastrous Crete evacuation. Features WWII violence, deaths, and the collapse of military idealism. For older teens and adults.
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WWII violence and death
Military failures and cowardice
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