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2006-02-21
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Floyd, Thomas Hope
1896
1973
At Ypres with Best-Dunkley
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"At Ypres with Best-Dunkley" by Thomas Hope Floyd is a historical account written in the early 20th century, likely during or immediately after World War I. The narrative revolves around the experiences of Second-Lieutenant Floyd, detailing his journey and personal reflections as he serves under Colonel Best-Dunkley in the 2/5th Lancashire Fusiliers during the intense and chaotic battles near Ypres. The author aims to document the day-to-day life and thoughts of soldiers during the war, emphasizing the overlooked stories of ordinary soldiers alongside more famous accounts. The beginning of the book introduces the context of the author’s arrival in France as an officer after previously serving as a private. It sets a tone of eager anticipation, as Floyd recounts his initial feelings about rejoining the conflict after a brief hospital stay. He provides vivid descriptions of his journey to the front, detailing both the mundane aspects of travel as well as his observations of the surroundings, infused with a sense of earnestness and light-heartedness. The narrative hints at the growing tension and impending battle, portraying a mix of routine military life and the emotional undercurrents experienced by those preparing for combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
Best-Dunkley, Bertram, 1890-1917
Ypres, 3rd Battle of, Ieper, Belgium, 1917
D501
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World War I
Category: Biographies
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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