Letters from Mesopotamia in 1915 and January, 1916 by Robert Stafford Arthur Palmer

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Author Palmer, Robert Stafford Arthur, 1888-1916
Title Letters from Mesopotamia in 1915 and January, 1916
From Robert Palmer, who was killed in the Battle of Um El Hannah, June 21, 1916, aged 27 years
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Letters from Mesopotamia in 1915 and January, 1916" by Robert Stafford Arthur Palmer is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century. This work comprises a collection of letters written by Palmer, an officer serving in the Mesopotamian campaign during World War I, detailing his experiences and observations as he navigates the challenges of military life in a foreign land. The letters provide personal insights into his thoughts on war, duty, and the conditions faced by soldiers in the field. The opening of the book sets the stage for Palmer's correspondence, presenting his reflections on the nature of war and his own feelings about being called to serve. His early letters reveal a combination of apprehension and duty as he prepares to join his regiment in the Persian Gulf. He writes to his mother, expressing concerns about sickness among troops and the pressing need for proper care and management of soldiers’ health. The vivid descriptions of his life in military camps, his interactions with fellow officers, and his contemplations about the impact of war on human nature create a compelling narrative that invites the reader into the realities of military life during this turbulent period. Palmer's letters offer a poignant glimpse into both the personal and broader implications of warfare. (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 World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Iraq
Subject Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 17584
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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