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100	1		_aEmpey, Arthur Guy, _d1883-1963
245	1	1	_a"Over the Top," by an American Soldier Who Went : _bTogether with Tommy's Dictionary of the Trenches
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-04-01
508			_aDaniel Callahan
520			_a"Over the Top" by Arthur Guy Empey is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically amidst World War I. The narrative chronicles Empey's personal experiences and observations as a soldier in the British Army, particularly focusing on the realities of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the stark contrast between the idealistic views of war and its brutal realities. The opening of the book introduces Empey as he reflects on his motivations for enlisting, amid a backdrop of American sentiments toward the war following the sinking of the Lusitania. He recounts his adventures as he transitions from a civilian in Jersey City to a machine gunner in the trenches of France, touching on the absurdities of military bureaucracy, the quest for comradeship, and the struggle of American soldiers to find their place within the British ranks. Empey’s distinctive voice illuminates the humorous yet sobering nuances of military life, setting the stage for the harrowing and often grim experiences that will follow as he goes "over the top" into battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
653			_aEnglish language -- Slang -- Dictionaries
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7962
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