Charles Yale Harrison's 'Generals Die in Bed' is a powerful and unflinching account of the horrors of World War I, told from the perspective of a Canadian private. Published in 1930, this seminal anti-war novel offers a stark, realistic portrayal of the front lines, devoid of romanticism or false heroism. Harrison, who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, draws on his own experiences to depict the brutal realities of trench warfare, the indifference of high command, and the profound psychological toll on the soldiers. It exposes the devastating impact of conflict on the common man, highlighting the chasm between detached strategists and those fighting and dying in the mud. A crucial work in war literature, it remains a poignant reminder of the true cost of battle.