The Last Million: How They Invaded France—and England by Ian Hay
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"The Last Million: How They Invaded France—and England" by Ian Hay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of American soldiers during World War I as they travel across the ocean to support the Allied forces. Its intriguing narrative delves into themes of camaraderie, cultural encounters, and the societal changes brought about by the war. The opening of the narrative sets the stage aboard
a troop ship filled with American soldiers making their way to England and then to France. The author vividly describes the atmosphere on the ship, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of the soldiers, their interactions with British officers, and their playful moments of camaraderie. The soldiers' feelings of homesickness and excitement are palpable, contrasting with the serious undertones of the war they are heading into. As they traverse different elements of their journey—from boxing matches for entertainment to humorous reflections on their British counterparts—the initial chapters paint a lively picture of their youthful enthusiasm tempered by the gravity of their mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hay, Ian, 1876-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19009003 |
| Title | The Last Million: How They Invaded France—and England |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.6 (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 -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57597 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57597-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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