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graphic historical fiction (WWI army infantry, 4th div)

poor word bubble placement makes this sometimes confusing (this is only the first comic penned by this writer/illustrator brother duo), but should satisfy the kind of people who enjoy Civil War photographs (i.e., many, many pictures of people being blown to bits). Otherwise, you can probably skip this one--everyone dies except for the 16 y.o. orphan soldier/stretcher bearer.

I appreciate how graphic this graphic novel is, the illustrator does not shy away from showing you the horrors of war.

While this story focuses on a group of four American stretcher bearers during World War I, it also provides a glimpse into the type of warfare used at the time and the horrific conditions the soldiers had to endure (i.e. never ending rain, delays of reinforcements and medical aid due to road conditions, inability to heat food, etc.). The author and illustrator did a good job of highlighting the mental and emotional tolls the war took on the soldiers as well.

Overall, a good story. Would recommend.