The Great White Army

An elderly military surgeon recounts accompanying a vast army into a great eastern capital and the subsequent catastrophe of the retreat. The narrative interweaves his personal memories with the exploits of a brave young relative, mysterious episodes in occupied houses, outbreaks of fire and violence within the city, and the desperate march across frozen rivers and ravaged countryside. Detailed scenes of hardship and small acts of courage sit alongside reflections on loss, endurance, and the chaotic human cost of large-scale warfare, moving steadily from initial triumph toward harrowing disorder and somber aftermath.