Sword of Bone

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By Anthony Rhodes

Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

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Sword of Bone by Anthony Rhodes offers a compelling account of the author’s own experiences during the early months of World War II. The narrative follows a young British officer, capturing the chaos and uncertainty of the era as it follows the retreat from Dunkirk. Through vivid prose, the book provides an insightful depiction of military life, blending personal observations with the broader landscape of war.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical fiction that delves into the experiences and ambience of World War II through a unique and personal lens. Rich with atmospheric details and wry humour, it offers an evocative portrayal of the early days of the war and an insightful look at the human condition amidst chaos.

Sword of Bone

In September 1939, shortly after war is declared, Anthony Rhodes is sent to France, serving with the British Army. In the spring of 1940, the men are ordered to retreat to the coast and the beaches of Dunkirk, where they face a desperate and terrifying wait for evacuation.

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Sword of Bone is a reissue of Anthony Rhodes’s acclaimed 1942 novel detailing his own wartime experience during the evacuation at Dunkirk.

It is September 1939. Shortly after World War II is declared, Anthony Rhodes is sent to France, serving with the British Army. His days are filled with the minutiae and mundanities of army life—friendships, billeting, administration—as the months of the “Phoney War” quickly pass and the conflict seems a distant prospect.

It is only in the spring of 1940 that the true situation becomes clear. The men are ordered to retreat to the coast and the beaches of Dunkirk, where they face a desperate and terrifying wait for evacuation.

Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

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Sword of Bone receives high praise for its subtle mastery and poignant depiction of the Second World War. William Boyd describes it as a "quietly confident masterwork," while Joshua Levine considers it one of the finest books about the war.

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ISBN: 9781912423385

Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Imperial War Museum

Audience: General / adult

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Pages: 336

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Anthony Rhodes Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Imperial War Museum Wartime Classics

About the Author

Anthony Rhodes (1916–2004) was a British soldier and writer. After World War II, he enjoyed a long academic and literary career and wrote on various subjects for the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of many books, including three well-regarded histories of the Vatican.