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Author Wilson, Richard, 1870?-1951
LoC No. 18026406
Title The post of honour : stories of daring deeds done by men of the British Empire in the Great War
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Introduction -- The Victoria Cross -- Captain Grenfell and the charge of the Lancers -- British sailors who knew how to die -- Some of the first V.C.'s -- The spirit of Sir Philip Sidney -- The messengers -- The story of Corporal Holmes -- The men of the first line -- Lieutenant Leach and Sergeant Hogan -- Wilson, O'Leary, and Martin-Leake -- The Canadian Scottish -- The Canadian spirit -- The adventures of the "Kent" -- The Lancashire landing -- Commander Unwin and the two midshipmen -- Anzac -- Submarines in the Dardanelles -- Warneford and the Zeppelin -- Smith and Forshaw: two heroes of Gallipoli -- The story of Edith Cavell -- Jack Cornwell, the boy who "carried on" -- Heroes of Loos -- How Moorhouse brought in his report -- Loraine's fight in the air -- "A glorious band" -- The work of the mine-sweepers -- "The padre" -- Lieutenant Robinson and the Zeppelin -- The Canadians at Vimy Ridge -- Heroes of a hospital ship -- Along the "V.C. Walk" -- Midshipman Gyles and the German boarders -- How man made an earthquake -- "When can their glory fade?" -- "The heart of a lion."
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Summary "The Post of Honour: Stories of Daring Deeds Done by Men of the British Empire in the Great War" by Richard Wilson is a collection of courageous tales written in the early 20th century during the time of World War I. The book highlights the valor of soldiers from the British Empire as they engage in profound acts of bravery amidst the horrors of war. Each chapter presents a unique story of individuals who exhibited exceptional courage, including the likes of Captain Grenfell and the renowned Edith Cavell. The opening of this work introduces the concept of bravery, asserting that “the post of danger is the post of honour.” It sets the tone for the subsequent tales of heroism by describing how ordinary individuals—from soldiers to nurses—displayed remarkable courage and selflessness during the Great War, regardless of their origins within the Empire. With emotional anecdotes, the author emphasizes that true bravery often involves the call of duty, as exemplified by figures such as Corporal Holmes and Nurse Edith Cavell. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the stories will not only evoke a sense of historical reflection but also aim to instill values of courage and unselfishness in readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes
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EBook-No. 48169
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