“Memories fade as I grow older, but I’ll never forget the last battles in World War II and our fight to liberate Burma from the enemy. It was a bloody time. No quarter was asked nor any given. The battle for Myitkyina was the worst I had ever seen, and I had been in many. If I lean back against this rock and close my eyes, I will tell it as the memories return. How do you describe a bloody hell?”
– an excerpt from the book
Author Reputation Press proudly presents “War Is Hell: A Tale of War and One’s Man’s Search for Meaning” by Arthur Edwards, now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the Author Reputation Press website.
“War Is Hell: A Tale of War and One’s Man’s Search for Meaning” isn’t just another war story. It’s a raw, gripping, and deeply personal account of what it was really like to be on the battlefield in World War II. It dives into the brutal reality of combat, the chaos of war, and one soldier’s struggle to make sense of it all. It’s a story of survival, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the heat of battle.
Arthur Edwards pulls no punches in this book. His storytelling is intense, vivid, and unapologetically real. You feel the explosions, the fear, the exhaustion, and the weight of responsibility that comes with leading men into combat. He doesn’t just tell you what happened; he makes you live it. Edwards brings a unique perspective, weaving together historical accuracy with deep personal reflections.
The book paints a chilling picture of the battlefield. The first-hand descriptions of bullets raining down, men digging desperately into the ground for cover, and the haunting screams of the wounded put you right in the middle of the action. The battle for Myitkyina wasn’t just a fight; it was a nightmare. The relentless Japanese forces, the unforgiving terrain, and the ever-present threat of death made every decision a life-or-death moment.
But “War Is Hell: A Tale of War and One’s Man’s Search for Meaning” isn’t just about combat. It’s about leadership under fire. Major Jenkins, leading his men, knows there’s no way forward and no way back. The only choice is survival, but how do you lead when every move could be your last? The book dives into the impossible choices soldiers had to make, the sacrifices, and the guilt of leaving fallen comrades behind.
Then there’s the emotional weight of it all. After the war, the battlefield may be behind them, but the memories never fade. Survivors carry the scars—physical and mental—for the rest of their lives. The book explores how war changes a person, how it lingers in nightmares and quiet moments, and how those who made it out alive question why they survived when so many others didn’t.
If you want a war story that doesn’t sugarcoat anything, “War Is Hell: A Tale of War and One’s Man’s Search for Meaning” is it. It’s a powerful, gut-wrenching, and unforgettable read that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
“War Is Hell: A Tale of War and One’s Man’s Search for Meaning” by Arthur Edwards is now available for purchase via the ARPress Bookstore.