The First Wave

Highlighting personal accounts adds depth to history, but I wonder what motivated this particular angle. Was it to humanize the soldiers or to emphasize their bravery?

The descriptions of tactics and planning were intense and vivid. Did others find that this level of detail enhanced the sense of realism or made it harder to follow?

With countless individuals involved, it’s interesting to consider how the author balanced well-known figures with lesser-known heroes. What was the selection process like?