Under Fire, Under Command

WWII Historical Fiction: One Officer’s First Command in the Chaos of 1940 France

Under Fire, Under Command is a gripping WWII novel that plunges readers into a powerful story of courage and survival, set against the desperate retreat of the British Expeditionary Force in May 1940. It was a time when every decision meant life or death.
As Nazi forces blitz through France, newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant Tom Archer faces his first real command: a depleted, exhausted platoon that he must lead while battling his own fears and self-doubt.
But the chaos is only just beginning. As the front collapses around them, Archer and his men are called upon time and again to achieve what seems impossible. Their orders were simple. Survival was not.
⭐ “A powerful story of grit and leadership under fire.”
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Perfect for readers who love war novels, WW2 books, World War action, British hero stories, and military fiction based on real-world events.