02326cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500310014826400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550801870039652013440058353400450192765300210197285600430199345647UtSlPG20260610134040.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7ait2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aDe Amicis, Edmondo,d1846-190813aLa vita militare: bozzetti 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-14  aProduced by Giovanni Fini, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp. net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"La vita militare: bozzetti" by Edmondo De Amicis is a collection of sketches written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on military life, particularly the experiences and emotions of soldiers during their service, conveying themes of camaraderie, hardship, and sacrifice. The narrative is likely filled with vivid descriptions and personal accounts that highlight the daily realities and struggles faced by troops, serving as both an homage to their dedication and a critique of military endeavors.  The opening of the collection introduces us to the scene of a grueling march during a hot summer day, where soldiers toil under the relentless sun and swirling dust. The regiment progresses through a barren landscape, highlighting the physical and mental fatigue experienced by the troops as they engage in lighthearted banter, song, and camaraderie to cope with their harsh conditions. The passage paints an exhaustive picture of their struggle, incorporating rich descriptions of their exhaustion, thirst, and fleeting hopes for respite. This portion effectively sets a tone of empathy towards the soldiers while inviting readers into the poignant realities of military life in that era, illustrating not just the suffering but the underlying bonds formed among the men in service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aItaly -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45647