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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aThrough Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron |
| 246 | 1 | _aThrough Palestine with the 20th Machine Gun Squadron | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-11-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Lybarger, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"Through Palestine with the Twentieth Machine Gun Squadron" by Unknown is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text recounts the experiences of the 20th Machine Gun Squadron during World War I, focusing on their formation and operations in Palestine as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. It provides a detailed narrative of military life, the challenges faced in combat, and the interactions with the local terrain and people, capturing both the bravery and hardships of the soldiers involved. The opening of the account sets the stage for the formation of the squadron in July 1917, detailing their initial struggles with health and training as they prepare to embark on a significant trek through the desert. The narrative highlights the difficulties they faced, including the harsh environment, lack of qualified gunners, and the need for rigorous organization. Additionally, it outlines the early days of their military operations, including the logistical challenges of transporting supplies and the emerging camaraderie among squadron members. This portion of the book serves to establish a sense of the historical context and the personal experiences of those who served. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain. Army. Machine Gun Squadron, 20th -- History | ||
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