 | This article consists almost entirely of a plot summary. (February 2011) |
 First edition | |
| Author | Leslie Thomas |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 1966 (Constable) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 256 pp (hardback edition) |
| Preceded by | This Time Next Week (1964) |
| Followed by | Orange Wednesday (1967) |
The Virgin Soldiers is a 1966 comic novel by Leslie Thomas, inspired by his own experiences of National Service in the British Army.[1] It was Thomas' debut novel; he had previously published an autobiography. The Virgin Soldiers sold millions of copies during the author´s lifetime.[2]
- ^ McKie, A (May 2014). "Leslie Thomas". The Herald. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- ^ "Leslie Thomas, Author". New York Times. May 2014.