Best o' luck: How a fighting Kentuckian won the thanks of Britain's King

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Author McClintock, Alexander, 1893-1918
Title Best o' luck: How a fighting Kentuckian won the thanks of Britain's King
Original Publication United States: George H. Doran Company,1917.
Contents Training for the war -- The bombing raid -- "Over the top and give 'em hell" -- Shifted to the Somme -- Wounded in action -- A visit from the King.
Credits D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
Summary "Best o' Luck: How a Fighting Kentuckian Won the Thanks of Britain's King" by Alexander McClintock is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Sergeant Alexander McClintock, a member of the Canadian Overseas Forces, during World War I, detailing his journey from enlistment through the harsh realities of combat. The narrative promises an intimate look at the life of a soldier facing the challenges of warfare, along with the personal growth and camaraderie that emerge in such extreme conditions. The opening of the book introduces Sergeant McClintock as he reflects on his decision to enlist and the initial training he underwent with the Canadian Grenadier Guards. He candidly shares his thoughts on the lax discipline prevalent in the early training stages and his desire to prepare for what lay ahead. The narrative brings forth various characters, including his friend Campbell Macfarlane, whose transformation from a jovial youth to a haunted soldier encapsulates the profound impacts of war. Through McClintock's observations, readers gain insight into the psychological complexities of courage and fear in the face of immense danger. The beginning sets the stage for deeper exploration into the struggles and triumphs of soldiers during one of history's most brutal conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
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EBook-No. 68962
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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