A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire by Harold Harvey
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About this eBook
| Author | Harvey, Harold |
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| Title | A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Soldier's Sketches Under Fire" by Harold Harvey is a collection of war sketches and annotations written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a soldier and artist in the trenches, focusing on the realities and perils faced by men in active combat. The sketches depict various aspects of military life, from the journey to the front lines to the harrowing experiences in the trenches themselves. In this vivid account, Harvey shares his reflections and observations of life at war, blending his artistic talent with the harsh realities of soldiering. The narrative captures moments of camaraderie among troops, the landscape scarred by battle, and the psychological toll of warfare. Notable themes include the contrast between moments of levity amid destruction and the brutalities witnessed, such as the atrocities committed by enemy forces. Within the sketches, readers encounter poignant snapshots of trench life, making the text not only an artistic endeavor but also a powerful document of history that sheds light on the human experience in war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16056 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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