Soldiers' Stories of the War by Walter Wood and A. C. Michael
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| Editor | Wood, Walter, 1866-1961 |
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| Illustrator | Michael, A. C. (Arthur C.) |
| Title | Soldiers' Stories of the War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Mon and the Great Retreat / Private J. Parkinson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders -- German atrocities / Driver G. Blow, Royal Field Artillery -- "Greenjackets" in the firing line / Rifleman R. Brice, King's Royal Rifle Corps -- The struggle on the Aisne / Private Herbert Page, Coldstream Guards -- "The most critical day of all" / Corporal F. W. Holmes, V.C., M.M., 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry -- British fighters in French forts / Private J. Boyers, Durham Light Infantry -- German treachery and hatred / Corporal W. Bratby, Middlesex Regiment -- Life in the trenches / Private G. Townsend, 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment -- Sapping and mining: the "Lucky Company" / Sapper William Bell, Royal Engineers -- L Battery's heroic stand / Gunner H. Darbyshire, Royal Horse Artillery -- Sixteen weeks of fighting / Private B. Montgomery, Royal West Kent Regiment -- A daisy-chain of bandoliers / Private W. H. Cooperwaite, Durham Light Infantry. -- Despatch-riding / Corporal Hedley G. Browne, Royal Engineers -- The three torpedoed cruisers / Able-Seaman C. C. Nurse -- The runaway raiders / Sapper W. Hall, Royal Engineers -- Campaigning with the Highlanders / Private A. Veness, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders -- Transport-driving / Private James Roache, Army Service Corps -- British gunners as cave-dwellers / Corporal E. H. Bean, Royal Field Artillery -- With the "Fighting Fifth" / Private W. G. Long, 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment -- The victory of the Marne / Corporal G. Gilliam, Coldstream Guards -- An armoured car in ambush / Trooper Stanley Dodds, Northumberland Hussars -- Exploits of the London Scottish / Private J. E. Carr, 14th (County of London) Battalion London Regiment (London Scottish) -- The rout of the Prussian Guard at Ypres / Private H. J. Polley, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment -- The British victory at Neuve Chapelle / Sergeant Gilliam, Coldstream Guards. |
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| Summary | "Soldiers' Stories of the War" by Walter Wood is a collection of first-hand accounts from British soldiers written during the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. This compilation captures personal narratives of the war's harrowing experiences, particularly focusing on battles such as Mons and the Aisne, reflecting the courage and resilience of the troops amid fierce combat and adverse conditions. The opening of the book presents an introduction by Wood, explaining that the stories are derived from soldiers who vividly recall their experiences while still fresh from battle. The first chapter recounts the Battle of Mons through the voice of Private J. Parkinson of the Gordon Highlanders, detailing the unexpected transition from peacetime to the front lines. Parkinson shares his immediate feelings of fear and confusion as his unit confronts overwhelming German forces in a brutal engagement, showcasing the chaos, camaraderie, and the stark realities of warfare. His narrative sets the tone for the collection, emphasizing the harrowing experiences and tremendous sacrifices made by ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52201 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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