| Author |
Thomason, John W., Jr. (John William), 1893-1944 |
| Title |
Fix bayonets!
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| Original Publication |
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1927.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction: the leathernecks -- Battle-sight: the fighting around the Bois de Belleau -- The charge at Soissons -- Marines at Blanc Mont -- Monkey-meat -- The Rhine.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Aaron Adrignola, Tim Lindell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Fix Bayonets!" by John W. Thomason, Jr. is a historical account centered on the experiences of the United States Marine Corps during World War I, specifically written in the 1920s. This narrative brings to life the spirit and camaraderie of the Marines as they face the harrowing realities of battle, particularly during the fierce fighting around the Bois de Belleau. The book highlights the valor and humanity of the soldiers involved, integrating personal anecdotes and reflections on the horrors of war. At the start of the book, the narrative sets the stage in a wartime context, offering a glimpse of the Marines as they prepare for battle amidst the chaos of artillery fire and the shelling that plagues the front lines. The opening scenes introduce various characters within the battalion, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and thoughts on the war. Humor is interspersed with grim realities, as the men grapple with hunger, fear, and the relentless approaching enemy. The vivid descriptions of life in the trenches, the psychological strain of combat, and the men’s determination to press on echo throughout Thomason's prose, establishing a poignant atmosphere that blends bravado with the harsh truths of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
War stories, American
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| Subject |
United States. Marine Corps -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- History, Naval -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75092 |
| Release Date |
Jan 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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