Can you recommend some best first world war novels?

Sure. 'The Winds of War' by Herman Wouk is a great one. It's a sweeping epic that follows an American naval officer and his family through the events leading up to and during World War 2. It gives a detailed look at the political and military aspects of the war.

Sure. 'Birdsong' by Sebastian Faulks is a notable one. It weaves together the story of a present - day man researching his family's past in the war with the actual events during World War 1. The descriptions of the trenches and the relationships between soldiers are quite moving.

Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. It tells the story of a severely wounded soldier who is trapped in his own body. It's a powerful anti - war statement that makes readers really think about the cost of war.

One well - known First World War romance novel is 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the love story between an American ambulance driver and a British nurse against the backdrop of the war. Another is 'The Lost Generation' which also has elements of love during that chaotic time.

'The Riddle of the Sands' by Erskine Childers can also be considered in this genre. It has elements of nautical adventure combined with spying. The story is set against the backdrop of the build - up to the First World War and shows how ordinary individuals can get caught up in the world of international intrigue.

Sure. 'The Guns of Navarone' by Alistair MacLean was a best - seller. It's an action - packed story about a group of commandos on a dangerous mission during the war. Another best - selling one is 'Battle Cry' by Leon Uris. It follows the story of a Marine unit in the Pacific theater of the war.

One of the best is 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. It's so impactful as it doesn't glorify war at all but rather shows the harsh reality of it. For example, the descriptions of the trenches and the constant fear are really vivid. 'Johnny Got His Gun' by Dalton Trumbo is also a remarkable novel. It's a very anti - war statement, showing the extreme consequences of war on an individual. And 'The Return of the Soldier' by Rebecca West is worth mentioning. It looks at the war from a different perspective, focusing on how it affects the home front and the relationships there.

Sure. 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick. It's a brilliant mystery set in an alternate world where the Axis powers won World War 2. The mystery surrounds the authenticity of a book within the story that seems to suggest a different history. Another is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It has elements of mystery as it tells the story of two sisters in France during the war and the secrets they keep from each other.

Sure. 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is a must - read. It gives a very realistic view of what it was like to be a soldier in World War One. Another good one is 'A Farewell to Arms'. It shows how war can disrupt lives and relationships. 'Birdsong' is also great as it has a very interesting plot that combines different elements related to the war.

Sure. 'Munich' by Robert Harris is a great choice. It delves into the events leading up to the Munich Agreement in 1938. Harris's writing is engaging and he creates a tense atmosphere that makes it a thrilling read about a crucial period in World War 2 history.