Question

Priestley's experience at war

Accepted Answer

War broke out when Priestley was 19, nearly 20. He
volunteered for the army, and served for five years as a
private, lance-corporal, and later an officer. While serving, he
saw active front-line service in France, was buried alive by a
German shell attack and was a victim of a gas attack. He
survived physically unscathed, however, his experience at
war haunted him forever. Many of his friends died, possibly
leading to a feeling of survivor’s guilt for Priestley.

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