The Amateur Army by Patrick MacGill
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About this eBook
| Author | MacGill, Patrick, 1890?-1963 |
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| Title | The Amateur Army |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Amateur Army" by Patrick MacGill is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of MacGill as a soldier in World War I, particularly focusing on the journey from a civilian to a soldier in “Kitchener's Army.” It highlights the camaraderie, the challenges, and the humorous anecdotes that arise from military life, providing insight into the nature of war and the various personalities encountered along the way. At the start of the memoir, MacGill reflects upon his unexpected enlistment into the army, driven by a mixture of curiosity, social obligation, and the spirit of the times. He recounts the early days of training, the awkwardness of being billeted with civilian families, and the complacency of the British public facing the war. The opening portions vividly depict the humorous yet poignant interactions between soldiers and civilians, the challenges of adjusting to military discipline, and the daily routines of a recruit, setting the tone for a narrative rich with both levity and the subtle undercurrents of the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- Military life |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16078 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 163 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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