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100 1 _aScott, Ralph
245 1 2 _aA Soldier's Diary
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-09-23
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Soldier’s Diary" by Ralph Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This compelling narrative provides a vivid and raw portrayal of a soldier’s experiences during World War I, focusing on the grim realities of life in the trenches as well as the complexities of warfare. The author recounts his personal perspectives and observations, aiming to shed light on the suffering and endurance of those who fought, contrasting traditional glorifications of war with its brutal truths. The opening of the diary introduces the author's arrival at the R.E. Base Depot in Rouen, where he finds himself reflecting on the absurdity of military bureaucracy amid desperate calls for reinforcements at the front lines. The entries from his daily life in the military cover moments from camaraderie and leisure to grim realities of preparation and combat, highlighting the soldier's emotional turmoil. Scott's observations and sharp wit provide insights into military life, underscoring the struggle against both the enemy and the inefficiencies of war, while also foreshadowing the impending horrors of battle he and his comrades will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: W. Collins Sons & Co., 1923
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/asoldiersdiary00scotuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66363
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