The Scars of War

A powerful report from the frontlines, The Scars of War offers keen insight into the modern battlefield and its effects on soldiers, drawing both on extensive interviews and McManners’ own experiences serving as a British Army officer during the 1982 Falklands War. The book does not seek to provide a chronological account of the war, but rather focuses on leading the reader through a structured exploration of the men who go to war, including their training, reactions to initial combat, and the damaging psychological effects endured by many veterans. In providing a unique and thorough insight into the effects of combat on soldiers towards the end of the 20th Century, The Scars of War offers valuable insight – particularly for soldiers and officers of a peacetime Army, whose own experiences with the realities of warfare may be limited.