England, My England by D.H.Lawrence, Short Stories

Intense military action unfolds as sharp orders redirect the guns, igniting a flurry of activity. Amidst the chaos, a solitary soul remains detached, yet profoundly affected by the deep, resonant sound of a gun. As he operates the machine gun, sweat pouring down, the haunting echo of the gunfire resonates within him, contrasting starkly with the external turmoil. The ominous whistling of an incoming shell heightens the tension, foreshadowing the impending destruction that threatens to shatter the fragile membrane of existence.