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LoC No.: 23012057
Title: A Soldier's Diary
Original Publication: United Kingdom: W. Collins Sons & Co.,1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Soldier’s Diary" by Ralph Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This compelling narrative provides a vivid and raw portrayal of a soldier’s experiences during World War I, focusing on the grim realities of life in the trenches as well as the complexities of warfare. The author recounts his personal perspectives and observations, aiming to shed light on the suffering and endurance of those who fought, contrasting traditional glorifications of war with its brutal truths. The opening of the diary introduces the author's arrival at the R.E. Base Depot in Rouen, where he finds himself reflecting on the absurdity of military bureaucracy amid desperate calls for reinforcements at the front lines. The entries from his daily life in the military cover moments from camaraderie and leisure to grim realities of preparation and combat, highlighting the soldier's emotional turmoil. Scott's observations and sharp wit provide insights into military life, underscoring the struggle against both the enemy and the inefficiencies of war, while also foreshadowing the impending horrors of battle he and his comrades will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Ralph
EBook No.: 66363
Published: Sep 23, 2021
Downloads: 77
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.: 23012057
Title: A Soldier's Diary
Original Publication: United Kingdom: W. Collins Sons & Co.,1923.
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Soldier’s Diary" by Ralph Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This compelling narrative provides a vivid and raw portrayal of a soldier’s experiences during World War I, focusing on the grim realities of life in the trenches as well as the complexities of warfare. The author recounts his personal perspectives and observations, aiming to shed light on the suffering and endurance of those who fought, contrasting traditional glorifications of war with its brutal truths. The opening of the diary introduces the author's arrival at the R.E. Base Depot in Rouen, where he finds himself reflecting on the absurdity of military bureaucracy amid desperate calls for reinforcements at the front lines. The entries from his daily life in the military cover moments from camaraderie and leisure to grim realities of preparation and combat, highlighting the soldier's emotional turmoil. Scott's observations and sharp wit provide insights into military life, underscoring the struggle against both the enemy and the inefficiencies of war, while also foreshadowing the impending horrors of battle he and his comrades will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Scott, Ralph
EBook No.: 66363
Published: Sep 23, 2021
Downloads: 77
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.