The Boy Allies at Verdun; Or, Saving France from the Enemy by Clair W. Hayes
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"The Boy Allies at Verdun; Or, Saving France from the Enemy" by Clair W. Hayes is a work of historical fiction written during the early 20th century, capturing the essence of World War I. The story centers around two American boys, Hal Paine and Chester Crawford, who find themselves embroiled in the critical battle of Verdun as they undertake a daring mission to deliver dispatches to General Petain. Alongside them is Anthony
Stubbs, a war correspondent, whose humorous quips provide comic relief amid the harrowing backdrop of war. The opening of the story establishes a tense atmosphere leading up to the pivotal battle at Verdun, highlighting the urgency of their mission as they speed along in an automobile on the eve of the conflict. Hal, a youthful lieutenant, is determined to deliver crucial information about a German attack plan, while Chester's camaraderie livens the journey. Their banter depicts a friendship forged in adversity, and as they approach the front lines, readers are left aware of the impending chaos of war. The introduction effectively sets up an adventure filled with danger, bravery, and the complexities of youth amidst the harsh realities of battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace), 1887- |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Allies at Verdun; Or, Saving France from the Enemy |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Verdun, Battle of, Verdun, France, 1916 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13020 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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