02295cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500500014726400510019730000470024833600260029533700260032133800360034750000310038350801200041452012340053453400450176865300200181365300390183365300350187285600430190799900190195064594UtSlPG20260610134505.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMcKillen, Arch Alfred,d1914-14aThe Death of the Scharnhorst, and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-02-19  aCurt Troutwine, Mary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Death of the Scharnhorst, and Other Poems" by Arch Alfred McKillen is a collection of poetry written in the early post-World War II era, reflecting on themes of war, love, and loss. This poignant anthology draws heavily on McKillen's personal experiences as a U.S. Navy veteran, particularly his harrowing involvement during pivotal moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor. The poems explore the complex emotional landscape of combat, the valor of soldiers, and the stark realities of existence both before and after warfare.  Throughout the collection, McKillen crafts vivid narratives that commemorate the sacrifices of those lost to war, such as in the title poem detailing the sinking of the German battleship "Scharnhorst". The verses combine a powerful sense of historical context with deeply personal reflections, touching on the camaraderie and grief of soldiers. Other pieces in the collection address racial prejudice and the enduring nature of love amidst the chaos of life. McKillen's clear and evocative language enables readers to connect with the emotional weight of his subjects, making this volume a profound exploration of what it means to endure and remember. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShips -- Poetry  aScharnhorst (Battleship) -- Poetry  aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64594  c105417d105417