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100 1 _aMills, Arthur,
_d1887-1955
245 1 0 _aWith my regiment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aSoldiers' tales of the great war, 1
500 _aReprinted in part from the English review, the Evening standard and the Westminster gazette.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-25
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Taking out a draft -- Railhead and beyond -- Early days on the Aisne -- In billets -- The move up -- Nearing the firing-line -- Getting into action -- An attack at dawn -- The reserve company -- A night attack -- The farm in the firing-line -- Pushing foward -- In front of La Bassée -- A night patrol -- With the supports -- Between actions -- "The --th brigade will attack ----" -- By the skin of our teeth -- "And thence to bed."
508 _aGraeme Mackreth 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"With My Regiment: From the Aisne to La Bassée" by Arthur Mills is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a firsthand perspective of a British officer's experiences during World War I, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the Aisne campaign and the battles that ensued. It explores the personal and collective challenges faced by soldiers as they transition from civilian life to the harsh realities of war. The opening of the book sets the stage for the onset of World War I, capturing the anxiety and excitement of a young officer's preparation for war. The narrative begins with the author receiving mobilization orders and detailing his rush to gather personal belongings, highlighting the emotional weight of leaving behind loved ones. As he embarks on his journey, the book portrays both the camaraderie among soldiers and the underlying fears of uncertain fates, with numerous characters introduced, including a humorous comrade named Mulligan. The initial chapters offer vivid imagery of military life, the chaos of departing for battle, and the stark contrast between peace and the looming violence of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: William Heinemann, 1915
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
830 0 _aSoldiers' tales of the great war, 1
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73692
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