This 1916 novel, based on the author’s combat experiences, tells the story of Kitchener’s volunteer army from its mustering in 1914 to its first great blooding in the 1915 Battle of Loos, where, at the cost of 20, 000 British casualties, not one inch of ground was gained. Hay’s tone perfectly captures the strong character of the soldiers and commanders in times of great difficulty.
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Ian Hay (1876-1952), born John Hay Beith, was a Scottish soldier, playwright, and novelist awarded the Military Cross for his service in World War I. His plays and novels were known for sharp, witty dialogue and an ironic sensibility. His most famous work is The First Hundred Thousand (1916), based on his wartime experiences.
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язык английский ● Формат EPUB ● страницы 366 ● ISBN 9781411446724 ● Размер файла 0.4 MB ● Возраст 99-17 лет ● издатель Barnes & Noble ● опубликованный 2011 ● Загружаемые 24 месяцы ● валюта EUR ● Код товара 5863337 ● Защита от копирования Adobe DRM
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