02264cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000320012824500230016026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800140040052012560041453400620167065300550173265300580178785600500184585600430189573624UtSlPG20260610134713.0mcr n260607r20241918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18004140  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aBaldwin, Harold,d1888-198211a"Holding the line" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-05-14  aAl Haines  a"Holding the Line" by Sergeant Harold Baldwin is a memoir recounting the experiences of a Canadian soldier during World War I, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Baldwin's enlistment, his journey through training camps in Canada and England, and his eventual deployment to the front lines in France. The memoir captures not only the camaraderie of the soldiers but also the harsh realities and psychological strains of war.  The opening of the memoir introduces the author, who provides a vivid depiction of his enlistment in August 1914. He describes his initial feelings of self-doubt due to his short stature compared to other recruits, yet his determination to serve is palpable. The narrative quickly transitions to his journey from Saskatoon to Valcartier and beyond, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of his fellow soldiers. Baldwin's candid reflections on the absurdities and challenges of military life set the tone for a story that balances humor with the grim realities of war. His camaraderie with comrades like Morgan, as well as the experiences of training and preparation, establish the foundational narrative that will lead into the intense battles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cChicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1918  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian4 uhttps://archive.org/details/holdingline00bald40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73624