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100	1		_aBaldwin, Harold, _d1888-1982
245	1	1	_a"Holding the line"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-05-14
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Holding the Line" by Sergeant Harold Baldwin is a memoir recounting the experiences of a Canadian soldier during World War I, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Baldwin's enlistment, his journey through training camps in Canada and England, and his eventual deployment to the front lines in France. The memoir captures not only the camaraderie of the soldiers but also the harsh realities and psychological strains of war. The opening of the memoir introduces the author, who provides a vivid depiction of his enlistment in August 1914. He describes his initial feelings of self-doubt due to his short stature compared to other recruits, yet his determination to serve is palpable. The narrative quickly transitions to his journey from Saskatoon to Valcartier and beyond, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of his fellow soldiers. Baldwin's candid reflections on the absurdities and challenges of military life set the tone for a story that balances humor with the grim realities of war. His camaraderie with comrades like Morgan, as well as the experiences of training and preparation, establish the foundational narrative that will lead into the intense battles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cChicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1918
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/holdingline00bald
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73624
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