Great Britain at War by Jeffery Farnol
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"Great Britain at War" by Jeffery Farnol is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores Britain's efforts and experiences during World War I, focusing on the contributions and sacrifices made by the British people, particularly in the realms of industry, military, and civilian life. Farnol aims to evoke a sense of pride and unity, highlighting the spirit of those involved in the war effort. The opening of
the book sets a contemplative tone as Farnol shares his personal reflections on the daunting task of capturing the enormity of the war experience. He introduces a range of subjects, such as the manufacturing of military supplies and the emotional weight carried by civilians who contribute from home, particularly mothers who sacrifice their children for the noble cause. Through detailed descriptions of various factories and military endeavors, he emphasizes the collective effort required to support the troops at the front, providing a vivid picture of wartime Britain and the indomitable spirit of its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farnol, Jeffery, 1878-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18006907 |
| Title | Great Britain at War |
| Contents | Foreword -- Cartridges -- Rifles and Lewis guns -- Clydebank -- Ships in making -- The battle cruisers -- A hospital -- The guns -- A training camp -- Arras -- The battlefields -- Flying men -- Ypres -- What Britain has done. |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27866 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4913 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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