What are the best British WW2 fiction books?

Sure. 'Ice Cold in Alex' by Christopher Landon is excellent. It tells the story of a group of soldiers making their way across the desert during the war. It's a story of survival and camaraderie.

One of the best is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells the story from the perspective of Death and focuses on a young girl in Nazi Germany. Another great one is 'All Quiet on the Western Front' which gives a vivid picture of the horrors of war on the front lines. And 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut is also highly regarded as it combines elements of science fiction with the reality of WW2.

'All the Light We Cannot See' is also great. It focuses on a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during the war. The story is filled with rich descriptions and explores themes of survival, humanity, and hope in the midst of the chaos of WW2.

A great WW1 fiction book is 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks. It not only shows the brutality of the war but also weaves in a love story. The detailed accounts of the battles and the way it explores the long - lasting impact on the characters make it a must - read.

A really good one is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It's a semi - autobiographical account of his experiences as a prisoner of war. It's a unique take on the war, with elements of science fiction and dark humor to convey the horrors of WW2.

Another great WW1 fiction book is 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of an American ambulance driver in Italy during the war. Hemingway's writing style, with its simple yet profound language, makes the love story within the context of war very moving. It also shows the disillusionment of the soldiers towards the war.

One of the best is 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller. It's a satirical look at the absurdity of war. Another great one is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien, which can be seen as a commentary on the fight against tyranny during WW2. Also, 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier has elements that can be related to the unease and mystery of the war - time era.

Das Boot by Lothar - Günther Buchheim. It's a classic. The book really makes you feel like you're in the claustrophobic submarine, facing the perils of the war at sea. It's very immersive.

'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also a great WW2 Holocaust - related fiction. It weaves together the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths cross during the war. It beautifully depicts the horrors of the time while also showing the glimmers of hope and humanity.

'Schindler's Ark' by Thomas Keneally is also highly regarded. It's based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of many Jews during the Holocaust. It gives a detailed look at the atrocities of the time and the acts of heroism.