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100 1 _aHardy, E. J.
_q(Edward John),
_d1849-1920
245 1 4 _aThe British soldier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-06-21
508 _aBrian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The British Soldier: His Courage and Humour" by E. J. Hardy is a historical account written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. This book examines the bravery and lightheartedness of British soldiers through a collection of letters and anecdotes from the front lines, providing insights into their experiences during the war. Hardy, a chaplain to the forces, honors the character and resilience of the soldiers, often highlighting their camaraderie and the humor they maintained even in dire situations. The opening of the book establishes the author's respect and admiration for the British soldier, reflecting on lessons learned from his long service as a chaplain. In the preface, Hardy discusses how the letters from soldiers offer an authentic perspective on wartime realities, showcasing both the courage and humor that defined their spirit. He emphasizes the humanity of these soldiers, illustrating their compassion toward both comrades and even enemies when the fighting ceased. Furthermore, the first chapter begins with examples of the British Army's determination in the face of overwhelming odds, underscoring their steadfastness and the remarkable character of “Mr. Thomas Atkins,” a term used endearingly to refer to the common British soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin, 1915
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t56d5sj36&view=1up&seq=17
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71010
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