02145cam a22003133u 4500 7962 UtSlPG 20260610133215.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Empey, Arthur Guy, 1883-1963 "Over the Top," by an American Soldier Who Went : Together with Tommy's Dictionary of the Trenches Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 Daniel Callahan "Over the Top" by Arthur Guy Empey is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst World War I. The narrative chronicles Empey's personal experiences and observations as a soldier in the British Army, particularly focusing on the realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the stark contrast between the idealistic views of war and its brutal realities. The opening of the book introduces Empey as he reflects on his motivations for enlisting, amid a backdrop of American sentiments toward the war following the sinking of the Lusitania. He recounts his adventures as he transitions from a civilian in Jersey City to a machine gunner in the trenches of France, touching on the absurdities of military bureaucracy, the quest for comradeship, and the struggle of American soldiers to find their place within the British ranks. Empey’s distinctive voice illuminates the humorous yet sobering nuances of military life, setting the stage for the harrowing and often grim experiences that will follow as he goes "over the top" into battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives English language -- Slang -- Dictionaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7962 49947 49947