The Cruellest War books in order

The Cruellest War by Andrew Wareham is a seven-book World War I series with titles drawn from wartime songs and poetry, published from 2024 to 2026.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Falling Into Battle - Andrew Wareham N/A
2 Weeping, Sad and Lonely 2024 Andrew Wareham Buy
3 Hopes and Fears How Vain 2025 Andrew Wareham Buy
4 Praying That We Meet Again 2025 Andrew Wareham Buy
5 When Autumn Leaves Are Falling 2025 Andrew Wareham Buy
6 Sadly Breathes The Song 2026 Andrew Wareham Buy
7 Armageddon, Second Class - Andrew Wareham N/A

The Cruellest War is Andrew Wareham’s recent World War I series, with titles drawn from wartime songs and poetry that capture the emotional weight of the conflict. Weeping, Sad and Lonely, Hopes and Fears How Vain, and When Autumn Leaves Are Falling are among the seven entries that follow characters through the Great War.

The series complements Wareham’s other WWI series, War To End All Wars, by taking a different angle on the same conflict. The poetic titles set this series apart and give each book a distinct emotional register.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Cruellest War series?

There are seven books in the The Cruellest War series, published between 2024 and 2026.

What is the first book in the The Cruellest War series?

The first book in the The Cruellest War series is Falling Into Battle.

Why is it called The Cruellest War?

The series title refers to World War I. The seven books use titles drawn from wartime songs and poetry, such as Weeping, Sad and Lonely and When Autumn Leaves Are Falling, to capture the mood of the conflict.

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