The Great Push: An Episode of the Great War

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacGill, Patrick, 1890-1963.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Great Push: An Episode of the Great War" by Patrick MacGill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a firsthand narrative of a soldier's experiences during World War I, focusing particularly on the events surrounding the Battle of Loos. It delves into the complexities of war, exploring themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the stark realities of battle. The story appears to be told from the perspective of a stretcher-bearer, who likely interacts with various comrades and witnesses the horrors of combat." "At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the grim atmosphere of war, where the protagonist and his company march through desolate landscapes toward the frontline, already haunted by previous losses. They prepare for a significant push, engaging in the monotonous yet vital tasks of digging trenches and fortifying their position against the Germans. Amidst this backdrop of destruction and anticipation, the characters' interactions reveal their humanity, quirks, and fears, setting the stage for the complexities of the charge they are about to undertake. The opening effectively establishes a sense of impending doom mixed with camaraderie, hinting at the harrowing experiences that lie ahead." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Nahum Maso i Carcases and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2017-06-09