02507cam a22003373u 4500 44263 UtSlPG 20260610134021.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Various 500 of the Best Cockney War Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-23 Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) "500 of the Best Cockney War Stories" by Various is a collection of war anecdotes and humorous tales drawn from the archives of the London Evening News, likely compiled in the mid-20th century or later. This anthology compiles 500 stories that showcase the indomitable spirit and humor of Cockney soldiers during the Great War, featuring their ability to find laughter in the grim realities of conflict while glorifying their bravery and resilience. The opening portion introduces readers to a foreword by General Sir Ian Hamilton, which reflects on the importance of the human aspect of war, especially as illustrated through the tales of everyday soldiers. It highlights how Cockney humor serves as a coping mechanism amid the chaos of battle. Following this, Sir Ian Hamilton narrates a personal anecdote from his time in Afghanistan, which sets the tone for the forthcoming stories that blend stark wartime experiences with the uniquely witty and endearing Cockney dialect, emphasizing the bravery, camaraderie, and humor of the British soldiers. Overall, the beginning establishes a warm, nostalgic recollection of war, characterized by humor and a sense of shared experience among those involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes Hamilton, Ian, 1853-1947 Thomas, Bert, 1883-1966 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44263 85102 85102