02427cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000300011524501260014526400510027130000470032233600260036933700260039533800360042150000310045750802060048852011830069453400450187765300600192265300710198285600430205399900170209646097UtSlPG20260610134046.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aHogue, Oliver,d1880-191910aTrooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles :bDescriptive Narratives of the More Desperate Engagements on the Gallipoli Peninsula 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-06-25  aProduced by Brian Coe, MWS and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Trooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles" by Oliver Hogue is a descriptive narrative written in the early 20th century. This account chronicles the experiences of the Australian Light Horse Brigade during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, focusing on the character of Trooper Bluegum. The narrative captures the spirit, camaraderie, and resilience of Australian soldiers as they face the challenges of warfare.  The opening of the book sets the stage for the adventure, presenting Trooper Bluegum's initial experiences as he volunteers and undergoes military training in Australia. We meet various fellow troopers, including those from the bush and city, who face challenges together during their rigorous riding tests. Hogue's vivid descriptions paint a picture of camaraderie amidst the military preparations, hinting at the emotional depths and personal sacrifices that will unfold as they journey to the front lines in the Dardanelles. The tone suggests a blend of humor, determination, and the gravity of impending conflict, making it an engaging introduction to the overall narrative of bravery and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Australian  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46097  c86936d86936