With the Guns

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Street, Cecil J. C. (Cecil John Charles), 1884-1964.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"With the Guns" by Cecil J. C. Street is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the intricacies of artillery operations during World War I, specifically from the perspective of those operating the guns. The opening chapters indicate a focus on technical details regarding artillery and its role in combat, highlighting the experiences of soldiers during pivotal battles and their strategic importance on the front lines. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the complexities of artillery warfare, emphasizing the technical aspects that differentiate artillerymen from infantry soldiers. It discusses the essential qualities necessary for effective artillery, such as mobility and firepower, and elaborates on various types of artillery and ammunition. The narrative is enriched with anecdotes from the front, showcasing the camaraderie, humor, and challenges faced by the soldiers, while painting a vivid picture of the grim realities of war as they prepare for combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tim Lindell Graeme Mackreth 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)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-11-03