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LoC No.: 17012512

Title: The Straits Impregnable

Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Straits Impregnable" by Sydney Loch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of soldiers during World War I, particularly focusing on the Australian troops as they prepare for and engage in combat. It examines the life of the main character, Gunner Lake, detailing his enlistment, training, and various encounters as he transitions from civilian life to that of a soldier in a war zone. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Lake's journey. It opens with a reflective moment in Gippsland, where Lake contemplates his home and mundane life amidst nature. As he receives news of the looming war—the tension in Europe intensifying—Lake feels a mix of duty and desire to enlist. The story progresses through his enlistment process, including the chaotic environment of the training camp, where he meets a diverse cast of characters, and foreshadows the difficult soldier's life ahead. The initially serene backdrop sharply contrasts with the turmoil of war, illustrating the weight of the choices Lake must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Loch, Sydney, 1889-1954

EBook No.: 60875

Published: Dec 7, 2019

Downloads: 65

Language: English

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

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.: 17012512

Title: The Straits Impregnable

Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: Wikipedia page on this work: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Straits_Impregnable

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)

Summary: "The Straits Impregnable" by Sydney Loch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of soldiers during World War I, particularly focusing on the Australian troops as they prepare for and engage in combat. It examines the life of the main character, Gunner Lake, detailing his enlistment, training, and various encounters as he transitions from civilian life to that of a soldier in a war zone. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Lake's journey. It opens with a reflective moment in Gippsland, where Lake contemplates his home and mundane life amidst nature. As he receives news of the looming war—the tension in Europe intensifying—Lake feels a mix of duty and desire to enlist. The story progresses through his enlistment process, including the chaotic environment of the training camp, where he meets a diverse cast of characters, and foreshadows the difficult soldier's life ahead. The initially serene backdrop sharply contrasts with the turmoil of war, illustrating the weight of the choices Lake must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Loch, Sydney, 1889-1954

EBook No.: 60875

Published: Dec 7, 2019

Downloads: 65

Language: English

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

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.