02437cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000120012824500420014026400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850801840039952013970058353400450198065300380202585600430206399900170210648636UtSlPG20260610134122.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a15008965  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aVarious10aStories and Letters from the Trenches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-04-05  aProduced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed
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Library of Congress)  a"Stories and Letters from the Trenches" compiled by F. B. Ogilvie is a historical collection of narratives, letters, and accounts written during the early 20th century, specifically related to World War I. The book serves as a window into the lives of soldiers from various backgrounds, showcasing their personal experiences, thoughts, and camaraderie amidst the brutality of war. This compilation captures not only the harrowing realities faced by these individuals but also moments of humor and humanity, reflecting the diverse perspectives of those caught in the turmoil.  The opening of the compilation sets the stage for an exploration of the soldiers' multifaceted experiences at the front. In a preface, the editor acknowledges contributions from various soldiers' letters, highlighting the democratic spirit shared among ranks, from nobility to commoners. The initial piece by Bert Hall recounts his experiences as an American in the French Foreign Legion, where he shares vivid descriptions of trench life filled with discomfort, excitement, and dark humor. He paints a striking picture of the war’s grim realities, including the physical and psychological toll it takes on the soldiers, while also intertwining tales of bravery and camaraderie with lighter moments that illustrate their resilience and humanity in the face of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48636  c89475d89475