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100 1 _aLafond, Georges,
_d1881-
245 1 0 _aCovered with mud and glory
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-09
508 _aProduced by ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Covered With Mud and Glory: A Machine Gun Company in Action" by Georges Lafond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of a machine gun company in the French Army during World War I, providing vivid depictions of the soldiers' lives, battles, and camaraderie amidst the harrowing backdrop of war. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist—a mounted intelligence officer—arriving at his new assignment during a snowy day in Picardy. As he navigates through mud and war-torn landscapes with his horse, Kiki, the author vividly paints the challenging conditions and chaos of military life. Lafond describes the characters he encounters, such as the rough quartermaster, dedicated soldiers, and various officers, setting the tone for a deeply personal recounting of the war, emphasizing themes of duty, friendship, and the trials faced by those who served on the front lines. The journey leads to a profound connection with these soldiers as Lafond prepares to share their stories of valor and hardship throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, French
700 1 _aBarrès, Maurice,
_d1862-1923
700 1 _aClemenceau, Georges,
_d1841-1929
700 1 _aRich, Edwin Gile,
_d1879-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60268
999 _c101094
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