Hunting the Hun by James Belton and E. G. Odell
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| Author | Belton, James, 1875- |
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| Author | Odell, E. G., 1886-1929 |
| LoC No. | 18014838 |
| Title | Hunting the Hun |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | How we prepare for an attack -- The attack -- The call of the Motherland -- We move forward -- Hunting the Hun -- Trench routine -- Behind the lines -- The "bull ring" -- The Red Cross and the Y.M.C.A. -- Some trench songs -- Bits of war -- Towards a bomb-proof job -- Tips for recruits. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "Hunting the Hun" by Captain James Belton and Lieutenant E. G. Odell is a military memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. The book provides a firsthand account of the preparations and experiences of soldiers involved in significant military campaigns, particularly focusing on the attack on Vimy Ridge. It offers insights into the psychological and logistical aspects of warfare, along with the camaraderie among troops. The opening of the book sets the stage with a foreword that attests to the engaging style of the authors, highlighting their ability to recount the grueling preparations and the actual experience of battle with a sense of realism and immediacy. They detail the meticulous planning required for an attack, discussing various military strategies, training exercises, and the comradeship among soldiers as they prepare for deployment. The narrative invites readers into the soldiers' world, showcasing the harsh realities they faced while maintaining their resolve and spirit amidst the chaos of war. (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, Canadian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59519 |
| Release Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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