title: Generals Die In Bed: A Story from the Trenches
author: Charles Harrison
description: The author, an American working in Canada, served with the Royal Montreal Regiment during the war. His fictionalized account of experiences in the vermin-filled trenches of Europe does not glorify the experience. First published in 1930, the book leaves no doubt that combat was brutal, conditions severe, and recruits not likely to die in the comfort of a bed. This new edition includes an introduction that places the book in context, plus a map of the front and archival photographs.... The writing is a terse staccato, echoing gunfire and pounding hearts, and reinforcing tension.... Period photographs add to the book's gritty, poignant reality. This powerful literary work deserves an audience beyond young adults. (Linda Salisbury <i>ForeWord</i>)<br /><br />A classic... an almost clinical account of war's brutalizing effects. (Brian Bethune <i>Macleans</i> 2004-11-08)<br /><br />A stark and poignant novel. (<i>Canadian Children's Book News</i>)
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  The Doom Brigade 
   
  WEIS, MARGARET & PERRIN, DON 
   
  Book 1 of the Kang's Regiment Series 
   
   
  PDF by Ashamael
  
  Dedicated proudly to the Canadian Corps of Land Electrical & Mechanical Engineers 
   
   
     "There's a problem, sir." The Baaz was apologetic. "The dwarves have locked the doors to the shed and are 
  threatening to dump their brew before they'll hand it over to us, sir." 
     "By the Dark Queen's heart!" Kang swore, shocked. "Are they serious?" 
     "We have to assume that they are, sir." The draconian looked worried, as well he might. 
     Kang raced off to assess the situation. When he arrived, the draconians were hissing and howling and clashing their 
  swords against their breastplates. At the dire threat to dump the spirits, the draconians were near to forgetting their 
  orders against bloodshed. 
   
   
  
  Chapter One 
   
     "Stand to!" 
     Kang was on his feet, his clawed hands groping through the darkness of his cabin for his armor before he was fully 
  awake or cognizant of what w