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100	1		_aGibbs, A. Hamilton _q(Arthur Hamilton), _d1888-1964
245	1	4	_aThe Grey Wave
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2020-10-15
505	0		_aThe ranks -- Ubique -- The Western Front -- The Armistice.
508			_aProduced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Grey Wave" by Major A. Hamilton Gibbs is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the personal experiences of Gibbs as a soldier during World War I, revealing insights into the life of a recruit facing the realities of war. It focuses on the transformation of young men as they prepare to engage in combat, conveying the struggles of military training, the bonds formed between soldiers, and the psychological impact of warfare. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Gibbs' journey by describing his life before the war, including his initial reluctance to join the fight after recovering from an operation. However, as he observes the increasing fervor among his peers in London, he gradually comes to terms with the necessity of enlistment. From training camps to barracks, Gibbs details the stark contrasts between his past and the harsh realities of military life, while capturing moments of camaraderie, humor, and profound introspection. The initial chapters depict his thoughts during the recruiting process, his early days in the army, and the raw experiences shared with fellow recruits as they seek purpose and identity amidst the chaos surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
700	1		_aGibbs, Philip, _d1877-1962
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63466
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