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100	1		_aHolmes, Robert Derby
245	1	2	_aA Yankee in the Trenches
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-08-25
508			_aProduced by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"A Yankee in the Trenches" by Robert Derby Holmes is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The narrative follows Corporal Holmes, an American who joins the British Army and shares his personal experiences of life in the trenches on the Western Front, shedding light on both the camaraderie and the horrors faced by soldiers in this devastating conflict. The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivations for joining the British military, reflecting on his initial ambivalence towards the war and his eventual resolve to participate. As Holmes recounts his journey from Boston to England, he describes the chaotic atmosphere of recruitment and his reflections on the realities of military life as he prepares for battle. The tone captures a mix of youthful naivety and burgeoning courage as he faces the stark truths of life in trenches—ranging from the camaraderie among soldiers to the constant presence of danger and death. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the experiences that shaped his understanding of warfare, loyalty, and the sacrifices made during one of history's most tumultuous periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13279
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