| Author |
Ward, John, 1866-1934 |
| Title |
With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Steven desJardins, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"With the 'Die-Hards' in Siberia" by John Ward is a historical account written in the early 20th century, shortly after World War I. The book details the author's experiences and observations as a commanding officer of the Middlesex Regiment during their involvement in the Siberian intervention, which was aimed at supporting anti-Bolshevik forces and maintaining order in the region amidst the chaotic aftermath of the Russian Revolution. It showcases the operational challenges faced by the British forces and the political dynamics involving various Allied nations, particularly Japan and the United States. The opening of the narrative presents a background to the expedition, starting with the mobilization of the 25th Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment from Hong Kong to Vladivostok. The author describes the uncertainty and frustration within the ranks due to conflicting orders and preparations that had been made and canceled. He recounts the journey to Siberia, the initial formation of Allied forces, and the discouraging reports about Bolshevik advances, thus setting the stage for the battalion’s subsequent engagements. Through personal observations and reflections, Ward highlights the complicated nature of wartime alliances, the realities of military logistics in hostile environments, and the dire human conditions faced by both soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10972 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 7, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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