BOYS IN BATTLE

by John Laffin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 27, 1967

Believing that ""it is pleasing to see boys make a career in the profession of arms,"" the author has compiled anecdotes of youthful bravery under fire. Prom ancient Sparta to the Korean conflict, the fighting of boys under eighteen is described with a maximum of military action and a minimum of characterization: the page from the Middle Ages, the British butcher's boy during World. War I, and the daring grenade-thrower of Korea do not survive the narration as individuals. A fragmentary collection of ""good examples,"" some moving, some dull.

Pub Date: Feb. 27, 1967

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Abelard-Schuman

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1967

Categories: NONFICTION