02359cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000540012824500300018224600630021226400510027530000470032633600260037333700260039933800360042550000310046150801900049252012370068253400450191965300380196485600430200249653UtSlPG20260610134136.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a18013876  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aCase, Carleton B.q(Carleton Britton),d1857-193610aStories from the trenches1 aStories from the trenches :  funny tales the soldiers tell 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-08-08  aProduced by Brian Coe. Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Library of Congress)  a"Stories from the Trenches: Humorous and Lively Doings of Our 'Boys Over There'" by Carleton B. Case is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book captures the experiences, anecdotes, and lighter moments of soldiers during the war, focusing on their camaraderie and resilience amid the chaos. Through various tales, the author shares snippets of life on the front lines, exploring themes of bravery, humor, and the human spirit.  The opening of this work introduces the tale of Lieutenant-Colonel John F. Elkington, who, after being dishonorably dismissed from the British Army, seeks redemption by enlisting in the French Foreign Legion. Through Elkington's journey, the narrative reflects on themes of redemption, bravery, and honor, portraying how he ultimately wins military accolades and returns to his former rank. This sets the tone for the following stories, which promise a blend of humor and heartfelt moments tied to the soldiers’ lives during the war. The book begins with the significance of personal narratives from the battlefield, showcasing the triumph of the human spirit even in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49653