The Ballad of Tommy Atkins
Narrated by Phillip J. Mather
- Released
- May 9, 2014
- Length
- 3 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Spoken Realms
"The Ballad of Tommy Atkins" is a poetic work that explores the experiences and sentiments of British soldiers, popularly known as "Tommies," during wartime and peace. Originally published as "Tommy" in the 1890s, the ballad highlights the contrast between public perception and soldiers' realities, revealing the complex emotions of those serving in the British forces.
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