02159cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500680013226400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800330041752012300045053400450168065300450172565300440177085600430181421671UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aRandall, Homer10aArmy Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-03  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"Army Boys on the Firing Line; or, Holding Back the German Drive" by Homer Randall is a military adventure novel written in the early 20th century, likely during or after World War I. The narrative centers around a group of American soldiers, particularly focusing on Frank Sheldon and his friends, as they confront the challenges and dangers of combat against German forces. The story captures their camaraderie, bravery, and the intense realities of war.  At the start of the novel, the protagonists are stationed at the front lines, engaged in a tense standoff with approaching German troops. Frank Sheldon, along with his comrades Bart and Tom, displays keen observation skills as they anticipate the enemy's movements. The buildup leads to a fierce battle where they demonstrate their determination and resourcefulness in the face of overwhelming odds. As combat intensifies and they are pushed back, Frank's quick thinking during a critical moment helps avert disaster, showcasing the themes of bravery and friendship in wartime. The opening chapters establish a gripping backdrop of military action while introducing readers to the characters' backgrounds and motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction  aUnited States. Army -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21671