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Start with Men at Arms and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Men at Arms
Book 1 by Evelyn Waugh • Published 1952
Opening volume of the Sword of Honour trilogy. Middle-aged Catholic aristocrat Guy Crouchback returns from self-imposed exile to join the Royal Corps of Halberdiers, only to find early war service dominated by trainin...
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Sword Of Honour reading order
Ends with Unconditional Surrender / The End of the Battle
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Book 1:Men at Arms
Evelyn Waugh • 1952
Opening volume of the Sword of Honour trilogy. Middle-aged Catholic aristocrat Guy Crouchback returns from self-imposed exile to join the Royal Corps of Halberdiers, only to find early war service dominated by trainin...
- 2
Book 2:Officers and Gentlemen
Evelyn Waugh • 1955
In the second Sword of Honour novel, Guy Crouchback joins a fledgling commando brigade under his rival Tommy Blackhouse. Training on a remote Scottish island is boisterous, but the mood darkens in the disastrous Crete...
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Book 3:Unconditional Surrender / The End of the Battle
Evelyn Waugh • 1961
The final Sword of Honour novel follows Guy Crouchback through staff jobs in wartime Britain and a last, uneasy posting to Yugoslavia. As alliances shift and the conflict drags on, he confronts disillusionment, person...
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Sword Of Honour FAQ
What is the best order to read the Sword Of Honour series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Men at Arms.
How many books are in the Sword Of Honour series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Sword Of Honour series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Sword Of Honour series?
New readers should start with Men at Arms, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Sword Of Honour series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1952 to 1961.