02837cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000270011524500320014226400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050504180039150801910080952013600100053400450236065300580240585600430246399900170250641324UtSlPG20260610133938.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aSterne, Elaine,d1894-10aOver the Seas for Uncle Sam 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-11-090 aThe wherefore of my little book -- Sunk by a submarine -- War clouds gather -- The stuff heroes are made of -- Depth bombs and destroyers -- In training -- Zeps and torpedoes -- "The leather necks" -- The way with the Frenchies -- A Yankee stands by -- A taste of hell -- The wanderlust and the war -- Under the Red Cross banner -- "Abandon ship!" -- Prisoners of war -- Fritz gets tagged -- The flower of France.  aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Over the Seas for Uncle Sam" by Elaine Sterne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of American sailors during World War I, capturing the essence of naval life, honor, and heroism through a collection of personal narratives and anecdotes from various servicemen. At the heart of these stories are the young men who ventured into the unknown, fulfilling their duties with courage and pride as they faced the challenges of war.  The opening of the narrative introduces the author’s motivations for compiling these stories—reflecting on how the war transformed everyday men into heroes and revealing the rich traditions of the navy that many had previously overlooked. Sterne describes her experiences in a naval hospital, painting a vivid picture of both the camaraderie among sailors and the sacrifices made in service. We learn of various characters, including a chief gunner's mate, who recounts a close encounter with a submarine, and a hospital apprentice eager to contribute, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and shared resolve of the sailors serving their country. This initial glimpse not only sets the stage for the personal tales that follow but also emphasizes the themes of bravery and the profound impact of the war on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41324  c82163d82163