Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie by G. B. Laurie
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About this eBook
| Author | Laurie, G. B. (George Brenton), 1867-1915 |
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| Editor | Vere-Laurie, Florence |
| Title |
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battn. Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 |
| Alternate Title |
Letters of Lieutenant-Colonel George Brenton Laurie (commanding 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles) Dated November 4th, 1914-March 11th, 1915 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie" by G. B. Laurie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This collection features letters penned by Lieutenant Colonel Laurie during World War I, specifically capturing his experiences from November 1914 to March 1915 as he commanded the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles. The correspondence sheds light on the life of a soldier at the front, detailing both the harsh realities of war and the personal reflections of a dedicated officer. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Laurie's letters, penned amidst the turmoil of the Great War. The letters vividly describe the relentless mud, difficult living conditions, and the constant threats posed by enemy fire. Laurie writes from various locations, documenting not only the physical challenges faced by him and his men in the trenches but also interactions with others and reflections on duty and morale. He balances the gravitas of war with moments of humor and camaraderie, providing insight into the character of a soldier dedicated to his regiment and family during one of history's darkest periods. Overall, the early chapters establish a poignant and personal connection to the realities of life in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24862 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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