In 1917 Part 1, rejoin Barthas and Junger on the western front. Half way through their 4 years on the front, both men are evolving into highly effective soldiers each in their own way. Junger, now a company commander is about to pioneer storm troop tactics as the Germans seek to break the stale mate and overcome the Allies massive resource advantages. Barthas on the other hand, ever the pacifist and humanist will lead his gun crew back to Champagne and still, never fire a shot. Welcome back to First Person History, Mud and Shells, 1917 part 1.

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Sources:

Ernst Junger, Storm of Steel

Louis Barthas, Poilu