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100 1 _aMcKillen, Arch Alfred,
_d1914-
245 1 4 _aThe Death of the Scharnhorst, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-19
508 _aCurt Troutwine, Mary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Death of the Scharnhorst, and Other Poems" by Arch Alfred McKillen is a collection of poetry written in the early post-World War II era, reflecting on themes of war, love, and loss. This poignant anthology draws heavily on McKillen's personal experiences as a U.S. Navy veteran, particularly his harrowing involvement during pivotal moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor. The poems explore the complex emotional landscape of combat, the valor of soldiers, and the stark realities of existence both before and after warfare. Throughout the collection, McKillen crafts vivid narratives that commemorate the sacrifices of those lost to war, such as in the title poem detailing the sinking of the German battleship "Scharnhorst". The verses combine a powerful sense of historical context with deeply personal reflections, touching on the camaraderie and grief of soldiers. Other pieces in the collection address racial prejudice and the enduring nature of love amidst the chaos of life. McKillen's clear and evocative language enables readers to connect with the emotional weight of his subjects, making this volume a profound exploration of what it means to endure and remember. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShips -- Poetry
653 _aScharnhorst (Battleship) -- Poetry
653 _aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64594
999 _c105417
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