| Author |
Williams, Valentine, 1883-1946 |
| LoC No. |
15027694
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| Title |
With our army in Flanders
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Edward Arnold,1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Of our army in the field -- The war of positions -- The fight for the salient -- Silent Ypres -- Billets in the field -- Castles in Flanders -- G.H.Q. [General Headquarters] -- The Chief [Commander-in-Chief Sir John French] -- Into the firing line -- The comradeship of the trenches -- The Prince of Wales -- The guards in Flanders -- The arbiters of victory -- Children of the Raj -- T.F. [Territorial Force] -- The eyes of the army -- Enter the new army.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"With Our Army in Flanders" by G. Valentine Williams is a historical account written during the early 20th century. It presents firsthand observations and impressions from the front lines of World War I, specifically detailing the experiences of the British Army in Flanders. The author serves as a war correspondent and provides insights into the life of soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the overall atmosphere of the battlefield. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a deeply personal and reflective narrative. Williams describes the transition from a peaceful England to the chaos of war, emphasizing the profound contrasts he witnesses. The initial chapter touches on various aspects of military life, including the camaraderie among soldiers, the harsh realities of trench warfare, and the enduring spirit of the British troops as they adapt to the new and brutal conditions of combat. Williams reflects on the overarching themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the evolution of war tactics, foreshadowing a stark yet respectful portrayal of the ongoing conflict and the resilient heart of the army engaged in it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68038 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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