At Ypres with Best-Dunkley by Thomas Hope Floyd
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| Author | Floyd, Thomas Hope, 1896-1973 |
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| Title | At Ypres with Best-Dunkley |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "At Ypres with Best-Dunkley" by Thomas Hope Floyd is a historical account written in the early 20th century, likely during or immediately after World War I. The narrative revolves around the experiences of Second-Lieutenant Floyd, detailing his journey and personal reflections as he serves under Colonel Best-Dunkley in the 2/5th Lancashire Fusiliers during the intense and chaotic battles near Ypres. The author aims to document the day-to-day life and thoughts of soldiers during the war, emphasizing the overlooked stories of ordinary soldiers alongside more famous accounts. The beginning of the book introduces the context of the author’s arrival in France as an officer after previously serving as a private. It sets a tone of eager anticipation, as Floyd recounts his initial feelings about rejoining the conflict after a brief hospital stay. He provides vivid descriptions of his journey to the front, detailing both the mundane aspects of travel as well as his observations of the surroundings, infused with a sense of earnestness and light-heartedness. The narrative hints at the growing tension and impending battle, portraying a mix of routine military life and the emotional undercurrents experienced by those preparing for combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Best-Dunkley, Bertram, 1890-1917 |
| Subject | Ypres, 3rd Battle of, Ieper, Belgium, 1917 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17813 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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