02147cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500600013226400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850800260040952012500043553400450168565300550173085600430178599900170182836424UtSlPG20260610133830.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aRandall, Homer10aArmy Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-06-13  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Army Boys in France; or, From Training Camp to Trenches" by Homer Randall is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young American men, particularly focusing on Frank Sheldon and his friends, as they respond to the call of duty as the United States enters World War I. The narrative explores their experiences from the initial realization of war's inevitability to their enlistment and the emotional tension surrounding their families.  The opening of the novel portrays Frank Sheldon and his friends engaged in lively conversation about the brewing war while at their workplace in a hardware store. As they grapple with their thoughts and feelings about the likelihood of entering combat, Frank emerges as a determined character, eager to serve his country. His interaction with both supportive friends and antagonistic figures, particularly a German foreman named Nick Rabig, hints at the broader societal tensions of the time. The poignant exchange between Frank and his mother reveals the personal stakes of war, setting the tone for their impending departure to serve in a conflict that promises bravery, sacrifice, and a newfound sense of identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36424  c77264d77264