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LoC No.: 18002610

Title: A Yankee in the Trenches

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed
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Summary: "A Yankee in the Trenches" by Robert Derby Holmes is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The narrative follows Corporal Holmes, an American who joins the British Army and shares his personal experiences of life in the trenches on the Western Front, shedding light on both the camaraderie and the horrors faced by soldiers in this devastating conflict. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations for joining the British military, reflecting on his initial ambivalence towards the war and his eventual resolve to participate. As Holmes recounts his journey from Boston to England, he describes the chaotic atmosphere of recruitment and his reflections on the realities of military life as he prepares for battle. The tone captures a mix of youthful naivety and burgeoning courage as he faces the stark truths of life in trenches—ranging from the camaraderie among soldiers to the constant presence of danger and death. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the experiences that shaped his understanding of warfare, loyalty, and the sacrifices made during one of history's most tumultuous periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Robert Derby

EBook No.: 13279

Published: Aug 25, 2004

Downloads: 183

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18002610

Title: A Yankee in the Trenches

Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "A Yankee in the Trenches" by Robert Derby Holmes is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The narrative follows Corporal Holmes, an American who joins the British Army and shares his personal experiences of life in the trenches on the Western Front, shedding light on both the camaraderie and the horrors faced by soldiers in this devastating conflict. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations for joining the British military, reflecting on his initial ambivalence towards the war and his eventual resolve to participate. As Holmes recounts his journey from Boston to England, he describes the chaotic atmosphere of recruitment and his reflections on the realities of military life as he prepares for battle. The tone captures a mix of youthful naivety and burgeoning courage as he faces the stark truths of life in trenches—ranging from the camaraderie among soldiers to the constant presence of danger and death. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the experiences that shaped his understanding of warfare, loyalty, and the sacrifices made during one of history's most tumultuous periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Robert Derby

EBook No.: 13279

Published: Aug 25, 2004

Downloads: 183

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.