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100 1 _aCassells, Joe,
_d1887-1945
245 1 4 _aThe Black Watch: A Record in Action
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-28
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Black Watch: A Record in Action" by Joe Cassells is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book vividly recounts the experiences of the Black Watch regiment, part of the British Army, detailing their harrowing journey from the early days of World War I through fierce battles including the Retreat from Mons and the Battle of the Marne. The narrative provides a compelling insight into the challenges faced by soldiers, including psychological and physical struggles, in the context of the Great War. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's reflections on his time with the Black Watch, emphasizing the chaos and confusion experienced during the initial months of the war. Cassells shares vivid memories of the sounds of battle, the fear of unseen enemies, and the camaraderie among his fellow soldiers as they faced daunting odds. As the narrative unfolds, readers gain a sense of the tumultuous journey from mobilization to frontline confrontations, detailing not only military engagements but also the emotional toll of conflict. The personal anecdotes and the stark, realistic portrayal of warfare set the tone for a gripping account of bravery, sacrifice, and survival amidst the horrors of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33278
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