This section of the TOMMY'S WAR part of the website is concerned with details of history and other factual matters, rather than the book itself.

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   There is also an eclectic selection of war poetry, including a poem by one of the combatants about one of the non-heroes, and two short verses by Rudyard Kipling, generally thought of today as a jingoistic supporter of the establishment.

 

   It includes the following: