Kelly, Russell Anthony 1893- creator Kelly, James Edward 1856- text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Kelly of the Foreign Legion: Letters of Légionnaire Russell A. Kelly" by Kelly is a collection of letters written during World War I, specifically around the early 20th century. The book provides a poignant and personal account of the author's experiences as a volunteer in the French Foreign Legion, detailing his enlistment, training, and the harrowing realities of combat. Through the perspective of Russell A. Kelly, readers gain insight into the challenges faced by soldiers from diverse backgrounds as they confront the battlefield. The opening of the book sets the stage for Kelly’s journey as he describes his voyage to Bordeaux, France, where he and fellow recruits face the difficulties of sea travel and enlistment. In his candid letters to his parents, he shares observations about the conditions aboard the ship, the diverse nationalities within the Legion, and the initial physical examination for enlistment. Kelly's correspondence highlights his transition from civilian life to that of a soldier, as he eagerly faces the challenges ahead while grappling with homesickness and the harsh realities of military training. This introductory portion establishes a strong emotional connection, allowing readers to empathize with Kelly's hopes and fears as he prepares for the frontlines of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-07-06 Produced by Brian Coe, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives France. Armée. Légion étrangère D501 Original publication data not identified 17028641 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57453 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57453 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134326.0 57453