The Emma Gees by Herbert W. McBride

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Author McBride, Herbert W.
LoC No. 18014837
Title The Emma Gees
Note Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Geetu Melwani, Christine P. Travers, Chuck Greif, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/c/) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary "The Emma Gees" by Herbert W. McBride is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative details the experiences of a soldier in the Machine Gun Section of the Twenty-first Canadian Infantry Battalion during World War I. The author's personal observations and accounts provide an authentic perspective on the realities of trench warfare, showcasing both the camaraderie among soldiers and the grim consequences of conflict. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intention to recount his experiences at the front, highlighting the significance of Ypres and the Ypres Salient as crucial battlefields filled with history and significance for Canadians. McBride shares candid reflections on his motivations for enlisting in the war, revealing a thirst for firsthand experience rather than ideological fervor. The narrative sets the stage for a vivid recounting of life in the trenches, discussing everything from the training and preparations at home to the stark realities faced amidst chaos and destruction. The imagery imbues readers with the atmosphere of military life, preparing them for the gripping tales to follow in subsequent chapters. (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
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EBook-No. 20655
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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