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Author: Evelyn Waugh

📘 Unconditional Surrender by Evelyn Waugh

The final book of Waugh’s Sword of Honour trilogy follows a British soldier as he faces the harsh realities of war during 1939‑1945. Through his experiences, Waugh explores the psychological toll of combat and the complexities of duty. The novel completes the trilogy’s examination of war and its impact on the individual.

First publish date: 1961

Genre: War & Military Fiction/World War II Fiction

Authors: Evelyn Waugh

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