The War of the Worlds. Level 2 = Война миров

"Yesterday around seven o'clock in the evening, Martians left the cylinder ship and, moving under the cover of metal shields, destroyed the station at Woking and nearby houses. The Cardiganshire Regiment battalion has been wiped out; there are no survivors.... Details are unknown," — the residents of London read in the newspapers one hot June day. The residents of Woking did not read the newspapers. The residents of Woking were fleeing from death.
The world-famous book "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells is now available for those who are just learning English. The novel has been adapted for pre-intermediate learners (Level 2 — Pre-Intermediate). For the reader's convenience, the text is accompanied by comments and a comprehensive dictionary.