The Amateur Army

The Amateur Army

The Amateur ArmyI am one of the million or more male residents of the United Kingdom, who...
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Author: MacGill, Patrick,1890-1963
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Language: English
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The Amateur Army

The Amateur Army

$105.31 $52.63

The Amateur Army

$105.31 $52.63
Author: MacGill, Patrick,1890-1963
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Amateur Army

I am one of the million or more male residents of the United Kingdom, who a year ago had no special yearning towards military life, but who joined the army after war was declared. At Chelsea I found myself a unit of the 2nd London Irish Battalion, afterwards I was drilled into shape at the White City and training was concluded at St. Albans, where I was drafted into the 1st Battalion. In my spare time I wrote several articles dealing with the life of the soldier from the stage of raw "rooky" to that of finished fighter. These I now publish in book form, and trust that they may interest men who have joined the colours or who intend to take up the profession of arms and become members of the great brotherhood of fighters. Patrick MacGill. What the psychological processes were that led to my enlisting in "Kitchener's Army" need not be inquired into. Few men could explain why they enlisted, and if they attempted they might only prove that they had done as a politician said the electorate does, the right thing from the wrong motive. There is a story told of an incident that occurred in Flanders, which shows clearly the view held in certain quarters. The Honourable Artillery Company were relieving some regulars in the trenches when the following dialogue ensued between a typical Tommy Atkins and an H.A.C. private: ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 16078
Author: MacGill, Patrick
Release Date: Jun 16, 2005
Format: eBook
Language: English

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