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100	1		_aDawson, Coningsby, _d1883-1959
245	1	0	_aLiving Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-06-30
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_a"Living Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push" by Coningsby Dawson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book comprises personal letters from Dawson, offering a first-hand perspective on the experiences and insights of a soldier deployed during World War I. It focuses on themes of camaraderie, the harsh realities of war, and reflections on life, love, and duty. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Dawson’s time at the front lines in France, conveying his initial excitement over America's entry into the war and the relief that it brings. He shares intimate reflections on life as a soldier, drawing contrasts between his memories of home and the stark, dangerous conditions he endures in the trenches. Through vivid descriptions of his surroundings, the camaraderie among men, and the powerful emotional connections with loved ones, Dawson paints a picture of both the physical and psychological toll of warfare while illustrating the nobility and courage that can emerge in times of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
700	1		_aDawson, Muriel, _d1889-
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52451
999			_c93285 _d93285