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LoC No.: 19014930

Title: Into the Jaws of Death

Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "Into the Jaws of Death" by Private Jack O'Brien is a war memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of O'Brien, a soldier in the 28th Northwest Battalion of the Canadian Army, as he joins the war effort during World War I and faces the realities of battle, training, and camaraderie with his fellow soldiers. The memoir is likely to provide readers with a gritty and personal account of life in the trenches, as well as the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers. The opening of the memoir presents the author's reflections on his reasons for enlisting and the journey that follows. O'Brien describes his motivations stemming from a deep sense of duty, particularly after witnessing the suffering caused by Germany's actions in Belgium. He shares anecdotes about his early days of training, the friendships he developed with colleagues, and the various personalities within his battalion. Through vivid storytelling, he sets the stage for the harrowing experiences that lie ahead, hinting at the challenges he and his comrades will face both on the front lines and in their daily military life. The tone mixes humor with the gravity of the situation, providing an engaging perspective on the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Brien, Jack

EBook No.: 18963

Published: Aug 2, 2006

Downloads: 82

Language: English

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

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.: 19014930

Title: Into the Jaws of Death

Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines

Summary: "Into the Jaws of Death" by Private Jack O'Brien is a war memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of O'Brien, a soldier in the 28th Northwest Battalion of the Canadian Army, as he joins the war effort during World War I and faces the realities of battle, training, and camaraderie with his fellow soldiers. The memoir is likely to provide readers with a gritty and personal account of life in the trenches, as well as the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers. The opening of the memoir presents the author's reflections on his reasons for enlisting and the journey that follows. O'Brien describes his motivations stemming from a deep sense of duty, particularly after witnessing the suffering caused by Germany's actions in Belgium. He shares anecdotes about his early days of training, the friendships he developed with colleagues, and the various personalities within his battalion. Through vivid storytelling, he sets the stage for the harrowing experiences that lie ahead, hinting at the challenges he and his comrades will face both on the front lines and in their daily military life. The tone mixes humor with the gravity of the situation, providing an engaging perspective on the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: O'Brien, Jack

EBook No.: 18963

Published: Aug 2, 2006

Downloads: 82

Language: English

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

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.