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The first in my "War Stories" series, a series of short stories set around the Great War.
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The Great War has been raging for two years. Secret German plans are revealed that shall most likely tip the balance in favour of the Central Powers. It's up to the wearied men of the Durham Light Infantry to put a stop to them...
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