02801cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000460012824500220017426400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250504890041350800260090252013780092853400450230665300580235165300230240985600430243258233UtSlPG20260610134336.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a18011185 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aManion, R. J.q(Robert James),d1881-194312aA Surgeon in Arms 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2018-11-040 aLife in the trenches -- Over the top -- Overland -- Kelly -- The language of the line -- Just looking about -- Gassed! -- Relief -- Dugouts -- The sick parade -- Caring for the wounded -- Cheerfulness -- Courage; fear; cowardice -- Air fighting -- Staff officers -- The battle of Vimy Ridge -- A trip to Arras -- Ragoût à la mode de guerre (trench stew) -- Leave -- Paris during the war -- Paris in wartime -- In a château hospital -- On a transport -- Decorations -- On a hill. aProduced by Al Haines a"A Surgeon in Arms" by R. J. Manion is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a memoir of a medical officer during World War I, providing a firsthand perspective of life in the trenches, the challenges faced by soldiers, and the camaraderie fostered in dire circumstances. The narrative likely chronicles the experiences of Captain Manion and his interactions with fellow soldiers as they navigate the brutal realities of war, particularly focusing on the Canadian forces. The opening of the book establishes a vivid atmosphere of trench warfare, describing the unique challenges and extraordinary occurrences of life on the front lines. Beginning with a depiction of life in the trenches, the narrative introduces readers to the heavy shelling and perilous conditions faced by soldiers, including a poignant moment of reunion between two brothers unexpectedly meeting after years apart. The text emphasizes the hardships, dangers, and the sense of brotherhood among soldiers, while also illustrating the operational aspects of trench warfare, such as reconnaissance missions and the complexities of communication. Through engaging anecdotes and character interactions, Captain Manion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of life as a soldier and medical officer amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian aMedicine, Military40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58233