02844cam a22003973u 4500 54871 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16015063 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 MacGill, Patrick, 1890?-1963 The Great Push: An Episode of the Great War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-09 Produced by MWS, Nahum Maso i Carcases and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Great Push: An Episode of the Great War" by Patrick MacGill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a firsthand narrative of a soldier's experiences during World War I, focusing particularly on the events surrounding the Battle of Loos. It delves into the complexities of war, exploring themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the stark realities of battle. The story appears to be told from the perspective of a stretcher-bearer, who likely interacts with various comrades and witnesses the horrors of combat." "At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the grim atmosphere of war, where the protagonist and his company march through desolate landscapes toward the frontline, already haunted by previous losses. They prepare for a significant push, engaging in the monotonous yet vital tasks of digging trenches and fortifying their position against the Germans. Amidst this backdrop of destruction and anticipation, the characters' interactions reveal their humanity, quirks, and fears, setting the stage for the complexities of the charge they are about to undertake. The opening effectively establishes a sense of impending doom mixed with camaraderie, hinting at the harrowing experiences that lie ahead." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography MacGill, Patrick, 1890-1963 Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain. Army. London Irish Rifles France -- History -- German occupation, 1914-1918 Loos, Battle of, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, 1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54871 95703 95703