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100	1		_aO'Brien, Jack
245	1	0	_aInto the Jaws of Death
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-08-02
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"Into the Jaws of Death" by Private Jack O'Brien is a war memoir written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of O'Brien, a soldier in the 28th Northwest Battalion of the Canadian Army, as he joins the war effort during World War I and faces the realities of battle, training, and camaraderie with his fellow soldiers. The memoir is likely to provide readers with a gritty and personal account of life in the trenches, as well as the emotional and physical challenges faced by soldiers. The opening of the memoir presents the author's reflections on his reasons for enlisting and the journey that follows. O'Brien describes his motivations stemming from a deep sense of duty, particularly after witnessing the suffering caused by Germany's actions in Belgium. He shares anecdotes about his early days of training, the friendships he developed with colleagues, and the various personalities within his battalion. Through vivid storytelling, he sets the stage for the harrowing experiences that lie ahead, hinting at the challenges he and his comrades will face both on the front lines and in their daily military life. The tone mixes humor with the gravity of the situation, providing an engaging perspective on the realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18963
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