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LoC No.: 16014708
Title: With the Guns
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Tim Lindell Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "With the Guns" by Cecil J. C. Street is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of artillery operations during World War I, specifically from the perspective of those operating the guns. The opening chapters indicate a focus on technical details regarding artillery and its role in combat, highlighting the experiences of soldiers during pivotal battles and their strategic importance on the front lines. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the complexities of artillery warfare, emphasizing the technical aspects that differentiate artillerymen from infantry soldiers. It discusses the essential qualities necessary for effective artillery, such as mobility and firepower, and elaborates on various types of artillery and ammunition. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes from the front, showcasing the camaraderie, humor, and challenges faced by the soldiers, while painting a vivid picture of the grim realities of war as they prepare for combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Street, Cecil J. C. (Cecil John Charles), 1884-1964
EBook No.: 63614
Published: Nov 3, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Artillery operations, British
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.: 16014708
Title: With the Guns
Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Tim Lindell Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "With the Guns" by Cecil J. C. Street is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of artillery operations during World War I, specifically from the perspective of those operating the guns. The opening chapters indicate a focus on technical details regarding artillery and its role in combat, highlighting the experiences of soldiers during pivotal battles and their strategic importance on the front lines. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the complexities of artillery warfare, emphasizing the technical aspects that differentiate artillerymen from infantry soldiers. It discusses the essential qualities necessary for effective artillery, such as mobility and firepower, and elaborates on various types of artillery and ammunition. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes from the front, showcasing the camaraderie, humor, and challenges faced by the soldiers, while painting a vivid picture of the grim realities of war as they prepare for combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Street, Cecil J. C. (Cecil John Charles), 1884-1964
EBook No.: 63614
Published: Nov 3, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Artillery operations, British
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.