Wounded and a Prisoner of War, by an Exchanged Officer by Malcolm V. Hay
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"Wounded and a Prisoner of War, by an Exchanged Officer" by Malcolm V. Hay is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically around World War I. The book recounts the experiences of a British officer as he navigates the harrowing realities of war, focusing on his time as a soldier dealing with injury and the subsequent capture. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the narrative explores themes of camaraderie,
loss, and the brutal nature of conflict. The opening of the work begins with the arrival of British troops and their initial experiences in France at the onset of World War I. It captures the scenery and atmosphere as soldiers adjust to their new environment in Boulogne, including their interactions with local citizens and other French forces. The text introduces the protagonist and his companions, who are gradually drawn into the escalating tension of war. As they march through towns and countryside, anxieties rise amidst the contrasting beauty of the rural landscape, foreshadowing the tumultuous events to come. The narrative sets a compelling scene, emphasizing the emotional weight experienced by the soldiers as they face the uncertainty of battle ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hay, Malcolm V. (Malcolm Vivian), 1881-1962 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wounded and a Prisoner of War, by an Exchanged Officer |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, German |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45931 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45931-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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