Forester, Wolston B. C. W. (Wolston Beaumont Charles Weld) creator Forester, Elspeth Lascelles -1931 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "From Dartmouth to the Dardanelles: A Midshipman's Log" by Wolston B. C. W. Forester is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. The narrative follows the experiences of a young midshipman who embarks on a journey from naval training at Dartmouth College to active duty in the Great War, providing an intimate glimpse into the life of young cadets thrust into the tumult of warfare. The beginning of the text introduces the midshipman as he recounts the initial experiences at Dartmouth College, beginning his journey in May 1914. Descriptions of his arrival and his first day establish a sense of the regimented naval life, marked by rigorous training, camaraderie, and the underlying anticipation of war. As the narrative progresses, the atmosphere shifts dramatically with the rising tensions across Europe, leading to their mobilization and the boy's first brushes with the realities of warfare as he receives orders to join his ship, signaling the end of childhood and the start of his service in the navy amidst a global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-06-20 Produced by Giovanni Fini, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English D501 Original publication data not identified 17003142 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49243 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49243 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134131.0 49243