Some War Impressions by Jeffery Farnol

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Author Farnol, Jeffery, 1878-1952
LoC No. 19011649
Title Some War Impressions
Contents Foreword -- Cartridges -- Rifles and Lewis guns -- Clydebank -- Ships in making -- The battle cruisers -- A hospital -- The guns -- A training camp -- Arras -- The battlefields -- Flying men -- Ypres -- What Britain has done.
Credits Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Some War Impressions" by Jeffery Farnol is a collection of reflective essays written during the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This work presents a deeply personal account of Farnol’s observations and experiences as he visits battlefields, factories, and military training camps in Britain and France during the war. The text delves into the significant efforts of the British people, particularly highlighting the resilience and valor of both soldiers and civilians engaged in the war effort. At the start of the book, the author expresses his reluctance to write about the vast tragedy of war but feels compelled to document what he has witnessed. He describes his travels to various munitions factories where workers, including women, labor tirelessly to produce arms and ammunition for the frontline, showcasing their stories of sacrifice and determination. One poignant moment highlights a grieving woman working in a factory, having lost her sons in the conflict, which starkly illustrates the personal toll of war. The opening portion sets a somber yet respectful tone, capturing the spirit of unity and courage among the British and American people as their nations join forces against tyranny and barbarism. (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. 61021
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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