Testament of Youth

11/11/1979

Working hard at Oxford, Vera decides to contribute to the war effort by becoming a nurse, while Roland heads abroad to fight for his country.

11/18/1979

As the war continues to rage, Vera receives devastating news from all sides, which forces her to reconsider her future.

11/25/1979

After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.

12/2/1979

Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.