The Chase, Josephine -1931 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Khaki Boys Fighting to Win; or, Smashing the German Lines" by Capt. Gordon Bates is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century during World War I. The book follows a group of young American soldiers known as the "Khaki Boys" as they navigate the dangers of war while forming strong bonds, showcasing their courage on the battlefield. The title suggests a focus on their determination to defeat enemy forces, specifically the Germans. The opening portion of the book introduces the five main characters of the Khaki Boys, who find themselves in a buried dugout during intense fighting. As they cope with the sounds of distant bombardment, they reflect on their mission and the nature of the conflict. A sudden explosion leads to the collapse of their shelter, plunging them into chaos as they try to rescue each other and find a way out. This dramatic start sets the stage for their ongoing adventures and challenges amid the backdrop of war, creating a tense and engaging atmosphere that invites the reader to join them in their struggles and triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-19 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49736 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49736 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134137.0 49736