To the Fore with the Tanks! by Percy F. Westerman
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"To the Fore with the Tanks!" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. It follows the experiences of British soldiers as they arrive at the Western Front, particularly focusing on the character Private Ralph Setley and his platoon, the Second Wheatshires, as they navigate the challenges of trench warfare and the introduction of tanks in combat.
The narrative captures the gritty realities of war infused with camaraderie and the soldiers' eagerness to prove themselves against the enemy. The opening of this work introduces us to the weary yet exhilarated Tommies as they arrive in a muddy, war-torn landscape during a miserable night at the Somme. We meet various characters, including Private Setley, who reflect on their past lives and express their mixed feelings about the war ahead. As they prepare for action, the reader is given a vivid picture of their surroundings, full of camaraderie, banter, and the constant threat of artillery fire. The tension heightens as an impending attack is signaled, and the narrative sets the stage for the brutal realities of trench warfare that the soldiers are about to face, hinting at themes of valor, survival, and the psychological impacts of combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | To the Fore with the Tanks! |
| Credits | Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51332 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 377 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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