Young Blood: A Short Story of the Great War Centennial

Young Blood (short story) (Great War Centennial)

by Jordan Taylor

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1691 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	16 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

- John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields"

The year is 1918. The Great War has been raging for four long years, and the end is nowhere in sight. The trenches have become a living hell, where young men from all over the world are dying in droves.

One of those young men is Thomas. He is just 18 years old, and he has recently been sent to the front lines. He is full of hope and idealism, but he is also scared. He knows that he could die at any moment.

Thomas is assigned to a battalion of experienced soldiers. They are a tough bunch, and they have seen their fair share of death and destruction. They take Thomas under their wing, and they teach him the ropes of survival.

Thomas quickly learns that life in the trenches is a daily struggle. The food is scarce, the water is dirty, and the rats are everywhere. The constant shelling and gunfire make it difficult to sleep, and the fear of death is always present.

But amidst the horrors of war, there is also camaraderie. Thomas forms close bonds with his fellow soldiers. They share their hopes and fears, and they help each other to survive.

One day, Thomas's battalion is ordered to attack. They go over the top of the trenches and into no man's land. The fighting is fierce, and many of Thomas's friends are killed. Thomas is lucky to survive.

After the battle, Thomas is sent back to England to recover from his wounds. He is haunted by the memories of war, but he is also proud of what he has accomplished. He has fought for his country, and he has survived.

Thomas's story is a reminder of the horrors and humanity of war. It is a story of young men who were forced to grow up too quickly, and who paid a terrible price for their country.

We must never forget their sacrifice.

This short story was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Great War. We must never forget the sacrifice of those who fought and died in that terrible conflict.

Young Blood (short story) (Great War Centennial)

by Jordan Taylor

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1691 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	16 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE