Funny stories told by the soldiers : pranks, jokes and laughable affairs of…
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"Funny Stories Told by the Soldiers" by Carleton B. Case is a collection of humorous anecdotes and stories centered around the experiences of soldiers during World War I, written in the early 20th century. The book captures the lighter side of wartime life, showcasing the camaraderie, pranks, and amusing exchanges between soldiers and their officers, reflecting on how humor served as a relief amidst the harsh realities of war. The opening of
this collection sets a cheerful tone, highlighting the contrast between the horrors of war and the laughter that emerged from soldiers' experiences. It includes a variety of lighthearted stories, such as humorous exchanges between a sergeant and a private, witty retorts about army life, and amusing tales about the quirks of fellow soldiers. These anecdotes not only aim to entertain but also serve as a reminder of the resilience and spirit of soldiers who, despite the gravity of their circumstances, found moments of joy and camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Case, Carleton B. (Carleton Britton), 1857-1936 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19009273 |
| Title | Funny stories told by the soldiers : pranks, jokes and laughable affairs of our boys and their allies in the Great War |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48168 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48168-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 361 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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