In the Firing Line: Stories of the War by Land and Sea by Arthur St. John Adcock

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Author Adcock, Arthur St. John, 1864-1930
LoC No. 15003031
Title In the Firing Line: Stories of the War by Land and Sea
Series Title The Daily Telegraph War Books
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The baptism of fire -- The four days' battle near Mons -- The destruction of Louvain -- The fight in the North Sea -- From Mons to the walls of Paris -- The spirit of victory.
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Summary "In the Firing Line: Stories of the War by Land and Sea" by Arthur St. John Adcock is a collection of war narratives written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The work focuses on the experiences of soldiers and civilians during the war, offering poignant insights into the psychological and physical realities of combat. The opening of the collection introduces the concept of the war correspondent and the shift in how stories from the front lines are reported. It emphasizes the unique value of personal letters from soldiers, which capture the human spirit amidst the chaos, conveying their emotions and experiences in vivid detail. The text features several letters from various soldiers recounting their feelings during their first encounters with battle, expressing a blend of fear, determination, and camaraderie as they face overwhelming odds. This collection aims to convey the authenticity of war experiences through the voices of those who fought, providing a somber yet engaging perspective on the horrors of warfare. (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
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EBook-No. 53151
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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