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LoC No.: 17026978
Title: With Our Soldiers in France
Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "With Our Soldiers in France" by Sherwood Eddy is a historical account written in the early 20th century during the tumultuous period of World War I. The book aims to provide insights into the experiences of American soldiers stationed in France, sharing their daily lives, challenges, and the overarching impact of war on humanity. Through a combination of observations and heartfelt anecdotes, Eddy not only highlights the struggles faced by the soldiers but also the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise from conflict. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep exploration of war's realities by detailing the atmosphere and gruesome conditions at the front in Flanders. Eddy describes the relentless sounds of warfare, the physical location of the battlefields, and the sheer destruction wrought by ongoing conflicts. As he recounts meeting various soldiers, their personal stories reflect both the physical hardships they endure and their emotional battles, creating a poignant narrative about sacrifice, faith, and camaraderie among soldiers. Eddy's narrative serves as both a tribute to their courage and a critique of the moral implications of warfare, encouraging readers to ponder the human cost of such profound global strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eddy, Sherwood, 1871-1963
EBook No.: 18325
Published: May 6, 2006
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Young Men's Christian Associations
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.: 17026978
Title: With Our Soldiers in France
Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "With Our Soldiers in France" by Sherwood Eddy is a historical account written in the early 20th century during the tumultuous period of World War I. The book aims to provide insights into the experiences of American soldiers stationed in France, sharing their daily lives, challenges, and the overarching impact of war on humanity. Through a combination of observations and heartfelt anecdotes, Eddy not only highlights the struggles faced by the soldiers but also the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise from conflict. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep exploration of war's realities by detailing the atmosphere and gruesome conditions at the front in Flanders. Eddy describes the relentless sounds of warfare, the physical location of the battlefields, and the sheer destruction wrought by ongoing conflicts. As he recounts meeting various soldiers, their personal stories reflect both the physical hardships they endure and their emotional battles, creating a poignant narrative about sacrifice, faith, and camaraderie among soldiers. Eddy's narrative serves as both a tribute to their courage and a critique of the moral implications of warfare, encouraging readers to ponder the human cost of such profound global strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eddy, Sherwood, 1871-1963
EBook No.: 18325
Published: May 6, 2006
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Young Men's Christian Associations
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.