02366cam a22003253u 4500 26982 UtSlPG 20260610133621.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17027904 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Parry, D. H. With Haig on the Somme Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-21 Produced by Chris Curnow, Barbara Kosker, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "With Haig on the Somme" by D. H. Parry is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during World War I, focusing on the experiences of soldiers in the trenches at the Somme, particularly highlighting the characters of Private Harry Hawke and Captain Bob Dashwood, as well as the newly joined Lieutenant Dennis Dashwood. The book likely explores themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the harsh realities of war, making it a compelling read for those interested in military history and personal stories from the front lines. The opening of the book introduces Private Harry Hawke, a marksman, and his platoon commander, Captain Bob Dashwood, as they navigate the tense atmosphere in the trenches. Their conversation is abruptly interrupted when Captain Dashwood is injured by a sniper’s bullet, leading to a sense of dread and responsibility for Hawke. The story shifts focus to the Dashwood family's side, where the younger brother, Dennis, is about to join his brother at the front, bringing his youthful enthusiasm into the grim realities of warfare. Through skilled dialogue and vivid descriptions, Parry sets the stage for the unfolding drama at the Somme, establishing relationships that will be tested by the brutality of battle and the impending "Great Push." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction Webb, Archibald, 1887-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26982 67891 67891